Frankenstein Salted Caramel Rice Krispie Treats- Soft, chewy salted caramel Rice Krispie treats turned bright green and topped with chocolate and candy eyes to look like Frankenstein! A quick and festive Halloween treat everyone will love.
These Frankenstein Salted Caramel Rice Krispie Treats are the perfect mix of cute and delicious! The salted caramel flavor makes them extra tasty, and the green color, chocolate, and candy eyes turn everyone’s favorite classic treat into something spooky and fun.
They come together in just minutes, making them ideal for last-minute Halloween parties, class treats, or a fun afternoon with your kids. No fancy decorating skills needed — just melt, mix, and have fun creating your little Frankensteins!
Ingredients Needed to Make Frankenstein Salted Caramel Rice Krispie Treats:
- Rice Krispies Cereal
- Butter
- Dark Brown Sugar
- Heavy Whipping Cream
- Light Corn Syrup
- Vanilla Extract
- Kosher Salt
- Mini Marshmallows
- Cocoa Powder
- Green Food Coloring (Gel is best)
- Chocolate Sprinkles
- Candy Eyes (different sizes)
- Chocolate (Tip: I like using a squeeze bottle—it makes decorating this dessert so easy!)
How to Make Frankenstein Salted Caramel Rice Krispie Treats:
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Prepare the pan: Lightly coat an 8×8-inch pan with nonstick spray and set aside.
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Mix the cereal: In a large, heatproof bowl, combine the Rice Krispies and 1/2 cup of mini marshmallows.
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Make the caramel: In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium-high heat. Reduce to medium and stir in the brown sugar, whipping cream, and corn syrup. Cook for about 7 minutes, stirring often, until thick and syrupy.
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Add color and flavor: Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, salt, and a few drops of green food coloring until evenly tinted.
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Melt the marshmallows: Add the remaining marshmallows to the hot caramel mixture and stir until melted and smooth.
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Combine: Pour the mixture over the Rice Krispies and stir until evenly coated.
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Press: Press firmly into the prepared pan.
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Cool and cut: Let cool completely before cutting into rectangles.
- Decorate: Melt the chocolate, then pipe or spread it on top for Frankenstein’s hair. Add chocolate sprinkles for texture. Use a little melted chocolate as “glue” to attach the candy eyes and the side bolts (mini marshmallows rolled in cocoa powder). Finish by decorating the face—have fun and make each one unique!
Enjoy!
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Frankenstein Salted Caramel Rice Krispie Treats
Soft, chewy salted caramel Rice Krispie treats turned bright green and topped with chocolate and candy eyes to look like Frankenstein! A quick and festive Halloween treat everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 3 cups Rice Krispie Cereal
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
- 1 1/2 teaspoons light corn syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 5 oz mini marshmallows
For Decorating:
- *3/4 cup high-quality chocolate (dark, semi-sweet, milk) for melting
- 1 teaspoon cocoa powder
- 12 mini marshmallows
- candy eyes
Instructions
- Prep pan: Lightly coat an 8×8-inch pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
- Mix cereal & marshmallows: In a large, heatproof bowl, combine the Rice Krispies and 1/2 cup of mini marshmallows. Set aside.
- Make caramel: In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, melt butter over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat to medium and add brown sugar, cream, and corn syrup. Cook for 5–7 minutes, stirring frequently, until thick and syrupy.
- Add flavor & color: Remove from heat, then stir in vanilla, salt, and green food coloring until evenly tinted. Add the remaining marshmallows and stir constantly until melted and smooth.
- Combine with cereal: Quickly pour the mixture over the Rice Krispies and stir until evenly coated. Press firmly into the prepared pan.
- Cool and cut: Let cool, then cut into 6 rectangles.
- Dust Marshmallows: Toss the 12 mini marshmallows with the cocoa powder.
- Decorate: Melt chocolate and pipe or spread on top for hair. Add chocolate sprinkles, then use melted chocolate to attach candy eyes and cocoa-dusted mini marshmallow bolts. Then decorate the face and make it fun! (Tip: A squeeze bottle makes decorating this dessert quick and easy.)
Notes
If using regular chocolate chips, you can stir in 1 teaspoon of butter or vegetable oil to help it melt smoothly, but this isn’t necessary with high-quality chocolate.
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