Halloween Rice Krispie Treats

These no-bake Halloween Rice Krispie Treats are a quick and easy Halloween dessert!!

Rice Krispie treats are undoubtedly one of the easiest desserts out there, and there are so many ways to change it up for the holidays with added ingredients. These Halloween Rice Krispie Treats are packed with fluffy, gooey marshmallows for a chewy texture, and bits of Halloween candy and pretzels for a bit of crunch and a perfectly salty-sweet flavor in every bite. This is a fun and simple no-bake treat that the kids will love to help with to share at your Halloween parties! 

To make these scrumptiously spooky Halloween Rice Krispie Treats, you will need to start with a few simple ingredients: butter, Rice Krispies cereal, vanilla, and of course, marshmallows! These optional (but fun) additional ingredients are recommended to make these treats perfect for Halloween: candy corn, pretzels, Halloween M&Ms, green melting wafers, and Halloween sprinkles. You will also need a large saucepan and 9x13 baking dish.

In a large saucepan, melt the butter and then add marshmallows and stir until smooth. Remove pan from heat and add in vanilla. Next, add Rice Krispies cereal, candy corn, pretzels, Halloween M&Ms, and don't forget the Halloween sprinkles!

Stir all of the ingredients together until evenly combined, and then add in extra mini marshmallows. These will make the treats extra chewy and delicious!

Pour the mixture into a 9x13 baking dish lined with parchment paper. For best results, lightly grease the parchment paper with cooking spray. Gently flatten the treats with a rubber spatula, or grease your hands first and then use your fingers. 

Melt down the green candy melts, and drizzle it over the top of the treats. While the drizzle is still warm, top the treats with a few more pretzels, candy, and sprinkles!

Let the treats sit on the counter to cool completely, which takes about an hour.

Remove the treats from the baking dish, and cut them into 12 equal-sized bars. Store the Halloween Rice Krispie Treats in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

Halloween Rice Krispie Treats

Servings: 12 bars
Prep Time: 15 minutes

Setting Time: 1 hour

Ingredients:

• 1 stick unsalted butter, melted
• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• 16 oz mini marshmallows
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 7 cups Rice Krispies cereal
• 1 cup Halloween M&Ms
• 1 cup candy corn
• ¾ cup mini pretzel twists
• ¼ cup Halloween sprinkles
• ¼ cup candy melts - bright green

Directions:

1. Line a 9x13 baking dish with lightly greased parchment paper and set aside.
2. Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat and add in the salt.
3. Separate 1 ½ cups of marshmallows and set aside for later. Pour the rest of the marshmallows into the saucepan and stir continuously until melted. Do not overheat.
4. Remove the mixture from heat and stir in the vanilla.
5. Fold in the cereal, mini marshmallows, mini pretzel twists, M&Ms, candy corn, and sprinkles until all are covered in the melted marshmallow mixture.
6. Add the extra mini marshmallows, and gently fold until combined.
7. Pour the mixture into the baking dish and lightly flatten into an even, loosely-packed layer.
8. Melt the green candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals. Stir well after each interval until completely melted and smooth.
9. Drizzle the candy melts over the top of the treats.
10. Immediately top with more M&M’s, pretzels, candy corn, and sprinkles (optional).
11. Allow the treats to cool completely for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
12. Remove the treats from the baking dish, and slice into 12 evenly-sized bars.

Tips: 

• Storage: These treats are best when enjoyed the same day, but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days. Do NOT refrigerate.
• Variations:
  • Substitute Rice Krispies with other cereals, like Cocoa Krispies, Cocoa Pebbles, or even Corn Flakes.
  • Use any color or variety of M&Ms! I used the Ghoul’s Mix Milk Chocolate M&M’s.
  • Instead or along with mini pretzel twists, you can use pretzel sticks, snaps, crisps, waffles. You can also opt to keep the pretzels whole or break them into smaller pieces.
  

These Halloween Rice Krispie Treats SO easy to make, taste amazing, and would definitely be a fun addition to any Halloween party! If you decide to give this recipe a try, I'd love to hear all about it! Please share your creations on Instagram, Facebook, or leave a comment/photo on the project pin on Pinterest!

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