Description
Delight in these festive Halloween Rice Krispie Treats made with browned butter, jumbo and small marshmallows, and a fun chocolate drizzle topped with spooky sprinkles. Perfect for holiday parties, these treats come with straw handles for easy snacking.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter
- 1 bag (10 ounces) jumbo marshmallows
- 8 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 cup small marshmallows
Decorations
- 12 paper straws
- 1/2 cup semisweet chocolate chips, melted (for drizzling)
- Halloween-themed sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare a Workspace: Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang on the sides to easily remove the treats later.
- Brown the Butter: Melt the unsalted butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Stir frequently until the butter turns a golden brown color and emits a nutty aroma, taking care not to burn it. Remove from heat once browned.
- Melt the Jumbo Marshmallows: Add the jumbo marshmallows to the browned butter in the saucepan. Return to low heat and stir continuously until the marshmallows are completely melted and smooth.
- Combine with Rice Krispies: Remove the saucepan from heat and quickly stir in the Rice Krispies cereal until all pieces are evenly coated with the marshmallow mixture.
- Add Small Marshmallows: Gently fold in the small marshmallows to create pockets of gooey marshmallow throughout the mixture.
- Press into Baking Dish: Transfer the mixture into the prepared pan. Use a greased spatula or lightly buttered hands to press the mixture evenly into the dish, pressing firmly but not compacting too much.
- Set and Cut: Allow the mixture to cool and set for about 50 minutes to 1 hour so it becomes firm and easier to cut into squares.
- Insert Straws: Once set, cut the Rice Krispie mixture into 24 squares. Insert a paper straw into the bottom of each square to serve as a handle for easy eating.
- Chocolate Drizzle: Melt semisweet chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl at 20-second intervals, stirring between each until smooth. Drizzle the melted chocolate over each treat.
- Add Sprinkles: While the chocolate drizzle is still wet, sprinkle Halloween-themed sprinkles over the treats for a festive look.
- Final Set and Enjoy: Let the chocolate drizzle set for 15-20 minutes before serving. Enjoy your Halloween Rice Krispie Treats!
Notes
- For a richer flavor, carefully brown the butter without burning to enhance the nutty taste of the treats.
- You can substitute Halloween-themed sprinkles with any seasonal decorations if desired.
- If you prefer a sturdier handle, use paper straws as recommended instead of popsicle sticks.
- To avoid sticking, grease your hands or spatula before pressing the mixture into the pan.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 treat
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
