Description
These Halloween Rice Krispie Treats are a festive and fun twist on the classic treat, featuring browned butter for a nutty flavor, pockets of mini marshmallows for extra gooeyness, and decorated with spooky sprinkles and chocolate drizzle. Perfect for Halloween parties and seasonal celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter
- 1 bag (10 ounces) jumbo marshmallows
- 8 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 cup small marshmallows
Decorations
- 12 paper straws
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted (for drizzling)
- Halloween-themed sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare a Workspace: Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides for easy removal of the treats later.
- Brown the Butter: In a large saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Continue to cook while stirring frequently until it turns a golden brown color and emits a nutty aroma, being careful not to burn it. Remove from heat.
- Melt the Jumbo Marshmallows: Add the jumbo marshmallows to the browned butter and return to low heat. Stir continuously until the marshmallows are fully melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Combine with Rice Krispies: Remove the saucepan from heat and quickly stir in the Rice Krispies cereal until all are evenly coated with the marshmallow mixture.
- Add Small Marshmallows: Gently fold in the small marshmallows to create gooey pockets within the treats.
- Press into Baking Dish: Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Use a greased spatula or lightly buttered hands to press the mixture evenly and firmly, without compacting it too tightly.
- Set and Cut: Allow the mixture to cool and set for about 50 minutes until firm enough to cut into squares.
- Insert Straws: Cut the set mixture into 24 squares and insert a paper straw into the bottom of each square to serve as a handle.
- Chocolate Drizzle: Melt the semisweet chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl using 20-second intervals, stirring between each until smooth. Drizzle the melted chocolate over the treats.
- Add Sprinkles: While the chocolate is still wet, sprinkle Halloween-themed decorations on top for a festive look.
- Final Set and Enjoy: Let the chocolate drizzle set for about 20 minutes before serving. Enjoy these festive Halloween treats!
Notes
- Browned butter enhances the flavor with a rich, nutty taste but be careful not to burn it.
- Using parchment paper with overhang makes it easy to lift the treats from the pan.
- Lightly greasing your hands or spatula will prevent sticking when pressing the mixture into the pan.
- Adding small marshmallows inside creates a fun texture variation with gooey pockets.
- The paper straws make these treats easy to hold and fun to serve at parties.
- Allow the treats to fully cool and set for easier cutting and handling.
- Sprinkles can be customized for other themes or occasions.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 treat
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
