Description
Rice Krispie Treat Pumpkins are a delightful, festive treat that captures the essence of autumn in every bite. These charming orange and green pumpkins are not only visually appealing but also incredibly easy to make, perfect for Halloween parties or as fun homemade gifts. With a crunchy texture and sweet marshmallow flavor, this recipe is a joyful trip down memory lane, evoking the spirit of childhood celebrations. In just under 30 minutes, you can create these whimsical treats that will bring smiles to faces of all ages!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups Rice Krispies
- 10 oz mini marshmallows
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (optional)
- 1–2 tsp orange gel food coloring
- 4 oz green candy melts or chocolate (for stems)
- Cooking spray (for hands and molds)
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace with a large mixing bowl, spatula, and parchment paper.
- In a pot over low heat, melt the butter until bubbly; then add marshmallows, stirring until melted and smooth (3-5 minutes).
- Remove from heat and fold in Rice Krispies until evenly coated; add peanut butter if using.
- Incorporate orange food coloring to achieve desired pumpkin hue.
- Lightly spray hands with cooking spray; grab portions of the mixture and shape them into pumpkins.
- Melt green candy melts or chocolate; use for stems on each pumpkin.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg