Rice Krispie Pumpkins Recipe
Delightful Rice Krispie Pumpkins are a festive, no-bake treat perfect for fall celebrations. These pumpkin-shaped rice krispie treats are tinted with vibrant orange gel food coloring and detailed with Tootsie Roll ‘stumps’ and green M&M ‘leaves’ to create adorable edible pumpkins. Easy to make and fun to shape, they are a perfect seasonal snack for kids and adults alike.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Yield: 10 pumpkin-shaped treats 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 6 cups Rice Krispies Cereal
- 6 cups Miniature Marshmallows
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- Orange Gel Food Coloring (about ½ teaspoon or to desired shade)
Decorations
- 10 Tootsie Roll Candies (for pumpkin stumps)
- 10 Green M&M Candies (for pumpkin leaves)
Instructions
- Melt Butter and Marshmallows: In a large pot over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Once melted, add the miniature marshmallows and stir frequently until completely melted and smooth.
- Add Orange Coloring: Remove the pot from heat and stir in ½ teaspoon of orange gel food coloring. Mix well to evenly distribute the color. Add more if a deeper pumpkin shade is desired.
- Mix in Cereal: Add the Rice Krispies cereal to the marshmallow mixture, folding and stirring gently until the cereal is fully coated with the orange marshmallow mixture.
- Shape into Pumpkins: Lightly spray your hands with non-stick cooking spray. Working quickly, form the mixture into 10 large balls resembling pumpkins.
- Add Detailing: Insert one Tootsie Roll candy into the center top of each ball to serve as the pumpkin stem. Place a green M&M candy adjacent to the stem to mimic a pumpkin leaf.
- Set and Serve: Allow the pumpkin-shaped treats to set uncovered at room temperature for about 1 hour to firm up before serving.
Notes
- Ensure hands are sprayed with cooking spray to prevent the sticky mixture from adhering to your skin.
- Work quickly as the marshmallow mixture hardens as it cools.
- You can substitute regular food coloring if gel is unavailable but gel provides a more vibrant color without adding extra liquid.
- Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to 3 days.
- For extra festive look, dust with a little edible glitter or use colored sugar sprinkles.
Keywords: Rice Krispie Treats, Halloween Treats, Pumpkin Snacks, No-Bake Dessert, Fall Recipes, Kid-Friendly Dessert
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