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Monster Rice Krispie Treats are a cute and spooky Halloween treat that everyone will love! This classic recipe comes to life with candy eyes and a little food coloring.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
It’s easy! Homemade rice krispie treats have minimal ingredients and don’t require any baking.
It’s fun! Monster treats are perfect for any Halloween party and are loved by kids and adults alike.
The kids can help! Kids will love molding these fun treats and applying the eyeballs.
Monster Rice Krispie Treats Ingredients
To make these Halloween treats, you will need the following ingredients (see the recipe card below for exact amounts):
- Unsalted butter
- Vanilla extract
- Mini marshmallows
- Rice Krispies cereal
- Green food coloring
- Candy eyes: You can buy online or in the grocery store. They are kept with the frosting and candles in the baking aisle. I found various sizes at Michaels.
How to Make Halloween Rice Krispie Treats
This recipe takes the classic treat to a whole new level by adding fun and spooky decorations. The process is simple – just follow the traditional Rice Krispie treat recipe, but instead of cutting them into squares, shape them into monster faces. Once they’re set, get creative with candy eyes to bring these treats to life.
- Combine the butter and mini marshmallows in a large microwave-safe bowl. Place in the microwave for two minutes, stir the mixture halfway through until all the marshmallow mixture is melted. Stir in the vanilla and food coloring.
- Fold the rice crispy into the marshmallows, allow the mixture to cool for 5 minutes.
- Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Spray a 1/3 measuring cup with nonstick spray, scoop the mixture into the cup and place it on the sheet pan. Lightly grease your hands and gently roll the blobs into rounded shapes.
- Press a few eyes into the monster’s head and allow them to cool at room temperature for one hour.
Recipe Tips
- Skip the microwave and melt the marshmallows with butter on the stovetop. Just place the butter and marshmallows into a pan and cooked over medium heat, making sure you continuously stir, then continue the recipe as stated.
- If the candy eyes are not sticking, you can try applying them with a few dots of gel food coloring.
FAQs
If you’re having some trouble with it being sticky, you can spray your hands or spoon with a nonstick cooking spray to prevent them from attaching to you.
Storage Instructions
You can store them in an airtight container right on your counter for up to three days before they start losing their crispiness.
Variations
- Mix it up and use another color, or combine food coloring for extra fun colors! You can even make them darker by adding more food coloring. Keep adding and stirring to get the color you want. Don’t be afraid to use even up to 30 or more drops of food coloring.
- Skip the food coloring and the dip in chocolate candy melts.
More Fun Halloween Treats
Monster Rice Krispie Treats
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 6 cups mini marshmallows
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 12 drops green food coloring
- 1 package candy eyes
Instructions
- Combine the butter and mini marshmallows in a large microwave-safe bowl. Place in the microwave for two minutes, stir the mixture halfway through until all the marshmallow mixture is melted.
- Stir in the vanilla and food coloring.
- Fold the rice crispy cereal into the marshmallows and allow the mixture to cool for 5 minutes.
- Line a sheet pan with parchment paper. Spray a 1/3 measuring cup with nonstick spray, scoop the mixture into the cup and place it on the sheet pan.
- Lightly grease your hands and gently roll the blobs into rounded shapes.
- Press a few eyes into the monster’s head and allow them to cool at room temperature for one hour.
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Nutrition
The nutrition information is calculated using online nutrition calculators and may not be accurate. It is provided as a general guide only.
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Emily Enchanted
Thursday 4th of August 2022
I love this recipe because it reminds of the movie Monsters Inc.