
These Frankenstein Rice Krispie Treats are a fun and festive Halloween-themed dessert idea that kids and adults alike will enjoy. Made with classic Rice Krispies, marshmallows, and green food coloring, they are easy to make and perfect for any Halloween celebration.
This recipe is straightforward and requires minimal ingredients. You can customize the decorations to create your own spooky designs, making it a great Halloween recipe for parties or gatherings.
Easy Halloween Rice Krispie Treats
These treats feature a chewy and crispy texture, enhanced with a vibrant green color to resemble Frankenstein’s monster. The recipe takes about 30 minutes from start to finish and yields approximately 12 treats.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 package (10 oz) mini marshmallows
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- Green food coloring
- Chocolate chips or black icing for decoration
- Candy eyes for decoration
- Black licorice or chocolate for hair and bolts
Instructions
- Melt Butter: In a large saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Add the mini marshmallows and stir until completely melted and smooth.
- Add Color: Remove from heat and mix in a few drops of green food coloring until the desired color is achieved.
- Combine with Cereal: Stir in the Rice Krispies cereal until evenly coated with the marshmallow mixture.
- Shape the Treats: Press the mixture into a greased 9×13 inch pan. Allow to cool for about 10 minutes.
- Cut and Decorate: Once cooled, cut into rectangles. Use chocolate chips or black icing to create facial features, and add candy eyes. Use black licorice or chocolate for hair and bolts.
- Serve: Arrange the treats on a platter and enjoy your spooky Halloween dessert!
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 12 treats
- Calories: 150kcal
- Fat: 5g
- Protein: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 24g