These almost cute Halloween Rice Krispies Treats are a fun treat for Halloween.
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💖 Why This Recipe Works
- Spooky & Sweet: These Halloween Rice Krispies Treats are perfect for adding a creepy, fun twist to your Halloween dessert table.
- Customizable: Make different spooky designs with other Halloween candy, like gummy worms or candy pumpkins, to give them a personal touch.
- Perfect for Parties: These treats are not only delicious but also super fun to look at, making them a hit at Halloween parties or as classroom snacks.
🥚Ingredients
- 10 oz bag miniature marshmallows
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 3 tablespoons softened butter
- Miniature Reese’s cups
- 2 cups light cocoa Wilton candy melts
- Candy eyes
- Decorating bag
- microwave safe bowl
For the complete list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
🌈 Substitutions and Variations
- Cereal Base: Opt for gluten-free Rice Krispies or puffed rice cereal to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Marshmallow Mix: Use vegan marshmallows and plant-based butter for a dairy-free version.
- Chocolate Coating: Substitute Wilton candy melts with dark, milk, or white chocolate, ensuring it's melted and tempered properly.
🔪How To Make Halloween Rice Krispies Treats
1. In a large bowl, combine your marshmallows and butter and heat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes or until puffy and mix.
2. Mix in your Rice Krispies cereal until your cereal is evenly coated in your marshmallow mixture.
3. Grease a 9x13" baking pan and press your marshmallow mixture into your pan firmly.
4. Let your Rice Krispies cool for a few hours and use a circle cookie cutter to cut out circle shapes and place them on a piece of parchment paper.
5. Heat your candy melts in a microwave safe bowl on 50% power for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until melted.
6. Scoop your candy melts into a decorating bag and cut a small tip off the end.
7. Unwrap your Reese’s and dab a small amount of chocolate into the top of the Reese’s and stick onto the center of each Rice Krispies treat.
8. Use the decorating bag to draw legs coming off the Reese’s and onto the Rice Krispie treat.
9. Dab a small amount of melted chocolate onto the back of two candy eyes and carefully press them onto the top edge of your Reese’s.
Your spider treats are now ready to serve! These are a fantastic Halloween party idea. If you like these Halloween Rice Krispies treats, check out some of our other Rice Krispies ideas:
- Ladybug Rice Krispie Treats Recipe
- White Chocolate Rice Krispies Birthday Treat Pops
- Lego Rice Krispie Treats
- Rudolph the Reindeer Treats
👩🍳 Expert Tips
- To prevent the Rice Krispies mixture from sticking to your hands, lightly butter them or apply non-stick cooking spray before shaping the treats.
- If the chocolate coating begins to harden before you've finished decorating, gently reheat it in the microwave for 10-15 seconds, stirring well to restore its smooth consistency.
- For a fun variation, consider adding edible glitter or colored sugar to the melted chocolate before drizzling, giving your spider treats an extra festive touch.
💭 FAQs
Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Absolutely! Homemade treats work perfectly and allow for more customization in flavor and size.
Use a fine-tipped decorating tool or toothpick to draw the legs with the melted chocolate for sharper lines.
Yes, you can assemble them a day before your event. Keep them covered to maintain freshness.
💖 Serving Suggestions
These are my favorite treats to serve with Halloween Rice Krispies Treats:
- Witch's Potion Punch: A bubbling green punch made from lime sherbet, lemon-lime soda, and pineapple juice adds a festive and refreshing touch to your spread.
- Mummy Hot Dogs: Wrap hot dogs in crescent roll dough, bake, and add mustard or ketchup eyes for a savory treat that complements the sweet Rice Krispies.
- Spider Deviled Eggs: Prepare deviled eggs and use olives to create spider shapes on top, adding a creepy yet delicious element to your menu.
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Halloween Rice Krispies Treats: A Spidery Treat
Ingredients
- 10 Oz Miniature Marshmallows
- 6 Cups Rice Krispies Cereal
- 3 tablespoon Butter Softened
- Miniature Reese’s Cups
- 2 Cups Light Cocoa Wilton Candy Melts
- Candy Eyes
- Decorating Bag
- Microwave Safe Bowl
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine your marshmallows and butter and heat in the microwave for 1-2 minutes or until puffy and mix.
- Mix in your Rice Krispies cereal until your cereal is evenly coated in your marshmallow mixture.
- Grease a 9×13″ baking pan and press your marshmallow mixture into your pan firmly.
- Let your Rice Krispies cool for a few hours and use a circle cookie cutter to cut out circle shapes and place them on a piece of parchment paper.
- Heat your candy melts in a microwave safe bowl on 50% power for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until melted.
- Scoop your candy melts into a decorating bag and cut a small tip off the end.
- Unwrap your Reese’s and dab a small amount of chocolate into the top of the Reese’s and stick onto the center of each Rice Krispies treat.
- Use the decorating bag to draw legs coming off the Reese’s and onto the Rice Krispie treat.
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