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Easy Halloween Rice Krispie Treat Pumpkins: 5-Min No-Bake Fun

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These adorable no-bake Halloween treats combine classic Rice Krispies texture with festive pumpkin shapes, decorated with chocolate faces and pretzel legs for a quick and fun seasonal snack.

Ingredients

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  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 10 oz large marshmallows (about 40-50)
  • 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
  • Gel-based orange food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup dark chocolate chips
  • 1/4 cup white candy melts or white chocolate
  • 12–15 small pretzel sticks
  • Unsweetened cocoa powder (for dusting)
  • Orange powder (optional, for dusting)

Instructions

  1. Line an 8×8 or 9×9 inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it. Grease your hands with butter or cooking spray if hand-forming.
  2. Place a large non-stick saucepan over low heat. Add butter and melt slowly.
  3. Add marshmallows to the melted butter and stir constantly with a silicone spatula until completely smooth and lump-free (about 3-4 minutes). Remove from heat immediately.
  4. Stir in vanilla extract and gel food coloring until the mixture is evenly colored vibrant orange.
  5. Add Rice Krispies cereal to the marshmallow mixture and gently fold until all cereal is coated. Work quickly as the mixture hardens.
  6. Take small handfuls (about 2 tablespoons) and roll into balls, then press one side slightly to shape into pumpkins. Place on a parchment-lined tray.
  7. Melt dark chocolate chips in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between intervals. Pipe a small stem onto the top of each pumpkin.
  8. Melt white chocolate or candy melts. Use a toothpick or piping bag to add eyes and a mouth to each pumpkin.
  9. Let the chocolate decorations set completely at room temperature (10-15 minutes).
  10. Optionally dust stems with cocoa powder and attach pretzel legs. Serve at room temperature.

Notes

Use gel food coloring instead of liquid to prevent the treats from becoming sticky. Do not overheat the marshmallows or the treats will become tough. Grease all tools and hands to prevent sticking. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days; do not refrigerate.

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Keywords: Halloween, Rice Krispie Treats, No-Bake, Pumpkin, Kids Snack, Easy Dessert, Fall Treats

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