Frankenstein Halloween Rice Krispie Treats
These spooky and fun Rice Krispie treats are perfect for Halloween celebrations, featuring a vibrant monster design with gooey marshmallows and crispy cereal.
Ingredients
For the Rice Krispie Base
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter Richness and moisture
- 10 cups Mini marshmallows Sweetness and gooeyness
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal Crunchy texture
For Decoration
- 10 ounces Green candy melts Color and decoration
- 1/2 cup Black jimmies Texture and decoration
- 1 cup Royal icing Ghostly eyes
- 4 ounces Black candy melts For piping decorative stitches
Instructions
Preparation
- Butter a 9" x 13" casserole dish generously.
- In a large pot over low to medium heat, melt the unsalted butter completely.
- Stir in the mini marshmallows gradually and melt until smooth.
- Remove from heat and pour in the Rice Krispies cereal, stirring vigorously until coated.
- Transfer into the prepared casserole dish and press down evenly. Allow to cool for about 30 minutes.
Decoration
- Remove the Rice Krispie treats from the dish and cut into rectangles.
- Melt the green candy melts in a double boiler until smooth, adding vegetable shortening if needed.
- Dip the top of each Rice Krispie treat into the melted green candy melts and then into the black jimmies.
- Add two royal icing eyes onto each treat for decoration.
- Melt the black candy melts separately and pipe stitches onto each treat.
- Allow all decorations to set completely before serving.
Notes
For added flavor, consider adding a dash of vanilla extract to the marshmallow mixture. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.