Easy Halloween Monster Rice Krispie Treats
Make these Monster Rice Krispie Treats for Halloween — soft, chewy Salted Caramel Rice Krispie Treats turned green and topped with candy eyes and sprinkles for the ultimate spooky-sweet bite!
Ingredients
- 6 cups Rice Krispie Cereal
- 1/2 cup butter (unsalted)
- 1/3 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 10 oz mini marshmallows mini marshmallows plus a heaping cup
Instructions
- Lightly coat a 9x13-inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
- In a large, heatproof bowl, combine the Rice Krispies and 1 cup of mini marshmallows. Set aside.
- In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, melt the butter over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Once melted, reduce the heat to medium and add the brown sugar, whipping cream, and corn syrup. Cook for about 7 minutes, stirring frequently to prevent scorching.
- When the caramel is thick and syrupy, stir in the vanilla extract and salt, then remove from the heat and add green food coloring and mix until evenly tinted. Stir in marshmallows, stirring constantly until completely melted.
- Quickly pour the mixture over the Rice Krispies and stir until everything is evenly coated. Press the mixture firmly into the prepared pan, then decorate the top with candy eyes and Halloween-colored sprinkles for a fun monster look.
- Allow the treats to cool completely before cutting into squares.
The nutrition facts provided are calculated using a third-party tool and are estimates only. Actual nutritional content may vary based on the ingredients and brands you use, as well as portion sizes. For accurate results, please consult a registered dietitian or nutritionist.
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