Frankenstein Halloween Rice Krispie Treats are a fun and festive way to celebrate Halloween. They are easy to make and perfect for parties, school events, or just a spooky treat at home. With their bright green color and playful design, they are sure to bring smiles to everyone who sees and tastes them!
how to make Frankenstein Halloween Rice Krispie Treats
Ingredients:
- 6 cups rice krispie cereal
- One 10oz bag mini marshmallows
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 10 oz green candy melts
- 3 oz black candy melts
- Royal icing eyes
- Black jimmies sprinkles
Directions:
- Butter a 9″ x 13″ casserole dish.
- In a large pot over low-medium heat, melt the butter.
- Add the marshmallows and stir until smooth.
- Pour in the rice krispie cereal and, with a spatula, stir until the cereal is evenly coated with marshmallows.
- Spoon the mixture into the prepared casserole dish and press until the rice krispies fill the dish and the top is flat.
- Allow to set for 30 minutes.
- Remove the cooled rice krispie treats from the dish and cut into rectangles of various sizes.
- Place a bowl over a small pot of boiling water and add the green candy melts to it. Stir until melted. If the chocolate is too thick for dipping, add a teaspoon of vegetable shortening.
- Dip the top of each rice krispie treat into the green candy melts and then into the black jimmies sprinkles.
- Add two royal icing eyes.
- In a small bowl, melt the black candy melts in the microwave using 10-15 second increments.
- Pour into a piping bag and pipe stitches onto the treats.
- Allow to set completely before packaging.
how to serve Frankenstein Halloween Rice Krispie Treats
These treats are best served on a festive platter, perfect for Halloween gatherings or trick-or-treaters. You can also place them in individual bags tied with a ribbon for parties or gifts.
how to store Frankenstein Halloween Rice Krispie Treats
Store the treats in an airtight container at room temperature. They can last up to a week if kept sealed. You can also refrigerate them, but make sure to let them come to room temperature before serving.
tips to make Frankenstein Halloween Rice Krispie Treats
- Make sure to press the cereal mixture firmly into the dish for better shape.
- You can use any color candy melts if you want to choose different designs.
- For a fun twist, try adding some Halloween-themed sprinkles to the treats.
variation
To make monster-themed treats instead, simply use different colors of candy melts and change the decorations to look like different monsters!
FAQs
1. Can I make these treats ahead of time?
Yes, you can make them a day or two in advance. Just store them in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
2. How can I make them more festive?
Add Halloween-themed sprinkles or change the candy melts to other colors like orange or purple!
3. What if I can’t find royal icing eyes?
You can use chocolate chips or small candies as an alternative for the eyes.
Frankenstein Halloween Rice Krispie Treats
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat, then add marshmallows and stir until completely melted and smooth.
- Remove the pan from heat and stir in the green food coloring until the mixture is uniformly green.
- Gently mix in the Rice Krispies cereal until it is fully coated with the green marshmallow mixture.
- Press the mixture evenly into a greased 9x13 inch baking pan and allow it to cool completely before cutting into squares or rectangles.
- Melt chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring until smooth, then transfer the melted chocolate to a piping bag or a ziploc bag with a tiny corner snipped off.
- Pipe chocolate onto the top edge of each treat to create Frankenstein's "hair" and then draw a mouth.
- Attach two candy eyes onto each treat using a small dab of melted chocolate.
- Break pretzel sticks in half and insert two halves into the sides of each treat to form the "neck bolts."