Rice Krispie treats are a favorite part of many children's childhoods. They're sweet and yummy without making their parents worry about a future trip to the dentist. While store-bought Rice Krispies are great, these homemade ones are even better.
This particular Rice Krispie recipe is tailored for Halloween. Incorporating candy corn and Halloween candies, it really screams “fall treat”! There are only four steps to this recipe, so you don't need to worry about it taking too much of your time to make. If you want these Rice Krispies to fit a generic fall theme, simply avoid using the Halloween candies. Consider having your kids give you a hand!
Spending time with your kids in the kitchen is always fun. Whether this is their first time helping you or their hundredth, there are always new things for them to learn. Establish a new Halloween tradition by making these Rice Krispie treats each year.
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Candy Corn Rice Krispy Treat Recipe
Ingredients:
10 cups Rice Krispies
1/2 cup butter
2 cups candy corn
9 cups miniature marshmallows
3/4 cup mini chocolate chips
Yellow and red food coloring
Candy Halloween pumpkins
Directions:
1. Melt butter and marshmallows, stirring until until smooth.
2. In a large bowl, mix the candy corn, the Rice Krispies and mini chocolate chips together. Put 2 drops yellow and 1 drop red food coloring in the marshmallow mixture.
3. Add cereal mixture to marshmallow mixture, stirring to combine. Spread on a 9×13 buttered pan.
4. While warm, press on candy pumpkins evenly spaced. Refrigerate and cut into squares.
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