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.
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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