Description
Candy Corn Rice Krispies Treats are a fun, festive twist on the classic marshmallow cereal bars. Using colorful orange-tinted marshmallows and dipped in layers of white and mini chocolate chips, these treats resemble candy corn, making them perfect for Halloween or fall celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 10 oz mini marshmallows
- 1 stick butter
- Orange food coloring
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Chocolate Dips
- 2 cups mini chocolate chips
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- 2 tsp coconut oil, divided
Instructions
- Prepare Marshmallow Mixture: Add the mini marshmallows and butter into a large microwavable bowl.
- Microwave: Microwave the marshmallow and butter mixture for 2 minutes until melted and smooth.
- Add Color and Flavor: Stir in orange food coloring and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until the mixture is evenly colored and fragrant.
- Mix with Cereal: Pour the melted marshmallow mixture into a large bowl containing the 6 cups of Rice Krispies cereal and stir until all the cereal is well coated.
- Divide and Shape: Split the cereal mixture in two equal parts and press each half firmly into separate disposable pie pans to form even layers.
- Set: Allow the Rice Krispies to set and firm up for 2 hours at room temperature.
- Cut into Shapes: Once set, cut each Rice Krispies layer into 8 even triangle pieces, resembling candy corn wedges.
- Prepare White Chocolate Dip: Melt the white chocolate chips with 1 teaspoon of coconut oil, stirring until smooth and preventing seizing.
- Dip Tips: Dip the pointed tips of each Rice Krispies triangle into the melted white chocolate and place on parchment paper. Let set for 10 minutes until firm.
- Prepare Mini Chocolate Dip: Melt the mini chocolate chips with the remaining 1 teaspoon of coconut oil until smooth.
- Dip Wide Ends: Dip the wide end of each triangle into the melted mini chocolate and place on parchment paper to set completely.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature to maintain freshness.
- If orange food coloring is unavailable, you can substitute with natural alternatives like carrot juice concentrate or omit the coloring for plain marshmallow treats.
- Using disposable pie pans helps to easily remove and shape the treats without sticking.
- Work quickly when dipping in chocolate to ensure smooth coating before the chocolate hardens.
- This recipe can be doubled or halved easily depending on the number of treats desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 treat
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
