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Pumpkin-Shaped Rice Krispie Treats

20-Minute Pumpkin-Shaped Rice Krispie Treats Kids Adore

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Fun and easy pumpkin-shaped Rice Krispie treats, perfect for Halloween or fall-themed parties. These treats are made with orange-colored marshmallow cereal and decorated with chocolate and green candy.

  • Total Time: 20 mins
  • Yield: 12 pumpkins 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1/4 cup salted butter
  • 1 (16-ounce) bag mini marshmallows
  • 6 cups Rice Krispie cereal (or any rice cereal)
  • Orange food gel
  • 12 Rolo candies
  • 12 green Mike N Ike’s

Instructions

  1. Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat.
  2. Reduce heat to low and add marshmallows, stirring until fully melted.
  3. Remove from heat and mix in orange food gel until desired color is reached.
  4. Stir in cereal until evenly coated.
  5. Let mixture cool slightly before shaping.
  6. Spray hands and an ice cream scoop with nonstick spray.
  7. Scoop mixture and shape into balls (about baseball-sized).
  8. Place on a serving platter or parchment-lined tray.
  9. Press a Rolo candy on top and a green Mike N Ike next to it.
  10. Let set before serving.

Notes

  • Use food gel for vibrant orange color.
  • Work quickly before the mixture hardens.
  • Keep hands lightly greased to prevent sticking.
  • Author: Emily Frost
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pumpkin
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 20g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 32g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg