Description
Sweet Halloween magic meets classic rice krispie treats in this candy corn rice krispie treats recipe. Festive marshmallow squares dazzle party guests with seasonal colors and playful nostalgia, inviting you to celebrate autumn’s delightful spirit.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 cups (160 g) Rice Krispies cereal
- 10 cups (400 g) mini marshmallows
- 6 tablespoons (85 g) unsalted butter
Coloring and Flavoring:
- Yellow gel food coloring
- Orange gel food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Decoration:
- 1 cup candy corn
- Non-stick spray or butter (for greasing the pan)
Instructions
- Prepare the baking vessel by generously coating with non-stick spray or softened butter. Consider lining with parchment paper to facilitate effortless removal of treats.
- Select a spacious saucepan and gently melt butter over medium heat. Introduce marshmallows, stirring consistently until they transform into a smooth, glossy liquid.
- Infuse the marshmallow mixture with vibrant yellow food coloring, creating a sunshine-like hue that mimics the classic candy corn palette.
- Fold Rice Krispies cereal into the colored marshmallow base, ensuring each crispy morsel gets thoroughly enveloped in the sweet coating.
- Transfer the warm mixture into the prepared pan, using a lightly greased spatula to distribute evenly and create a uniform layer with gentle, firm pressure.
- Allow the confection to rest and solidify at room temperature, permitting the layers to set and maintain structural integrity for approximately 30-45 minutes.
- Once completely cooled, utilize a sharp knife to slice the treats into distinctive triangular shapes reminiscent of candy corn, or opt for traditional square segments if preferred.
- For optimal presentation and texture, serve at room temperature and store in an airtight container to preserve freshness.
Notes
- Master the art of non-stick preparation by generously coating your pan with cooking spray or butter to ensure effortless treat removal.
- Create vibrant layers by using gel food coloring for more intense, true-to-candy-corn colors that pop and make your treats visually stunning.
- Work quickly when mixing marshmallows and cereal to prevent the mixture from hardening, using greased utensils to make spreading smoother and prevent sticking.
- Customize your treats by experimenting with different cereal types like cocoa or fruity varieties for unique flavor twists that keep the classic texture intact.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg