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15-Minute Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats That Steal the Show

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Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats are a fun, festive twist on the classic dessert. These easy-to-make treats are shaped like pumpkins and decorated with candy for a cute Halloween or fall-themed snack.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
  • Yield: 10 pumpkin treats 1x

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups Rice Krispies Cereal
  • 6 cups Miniature Marshmallows
  • 3 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
  • Orange Gel Food Coloring
  • 10 Tootsie Roll Candies
  • 10 Green M&M Candies

Instructions

  1. In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat.
  2. Once butter is melted, add marshmallows and cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until melted.
  3. Remove from the heat and stir in ½ teaspoon of orange gel food coloring.
  4. Add rice krispies cereal, stirring until well coated and color is evenly distributed. Add additional orange gel coloring if needed for your perfect pumpkin shade.
  5. Spray your hands with non-stick spray and form the rice krispie treat mixture into 10 large balls.
  6. Add a tootsie roll “stump” in the middle of each pumpkin ball and add a green M&M to make the “leaf.”
  7. Allow the pumpkin rice krispie treats to set for an hour.

Notes

  • Store the treats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • For best results, use fresh marshmallows.
  • Adjust the food coloring to achieve your desired pumpkin shade.
  • Author: Livia Reed
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 pumpkin treat
  • Calories: 220
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 120mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 10mg