Frankenstein Rice Krispie Treats
Frankenstein Rice Krispie Treats are a fun, no-bake delight with green-tinted bars and chocolate flair. This simple recipe delivers a Halloween dessert perfect for festive gatherings.
Ingredients
For Rice Krispie Base
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 10 oz / 283 g bag mini marshmallows
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- Green food coloring gel preferred
For Decoration
- 1 cup 170 g chocolate chips or melting wafers
- 24 candy eyes
- Black gel icing for mouth and stitches
- 24 mini marshmallows or pretzel sticks for bolts
Instructions
Melt Marshmallows
- I melt 3 tbsp butter in a large pot over medium heat, add 10 oz mini marshmallows, and stir until smooth for this simple recipe.
Tint Mixture
- I remove from heat, add green food coloring for a Frankenstein hue, and stir for these spooky cereal bars.
Mix Cereal
- I add 6 cups Rice Krispies, stirring until coated, for this monster treats recipe.
Press into Pan
- I press the mixture into a greased 9x13-inch pan, using a greased spatula, and cool for 20 minutes for this Halloween dessert.
Cut Treats
- I cut into 12 rectangles to form Frankenstein heads for these spooky cereal bars.
Decorate Treats
- I dip tops in melted 1 cup chocolate for hair, add 2 candy eyes, draw stitches with black gel icing, and attach marshmallow bolts for Frankenstein Rice Krispie Treats.
Notes
- Use fresh marshmallows for optimal gooeyness and texture.
- Add green coloring after removing from heat to keep color vibrant.
- Lightly grease hands and tools to avoid sticking while pressing mixture.
- Let treats cool completely before cutting or decorating for clean edges.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature.
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