Description
Make this fall extra special with delightful Rice Krispie Pumpkins! These adorable no-bake treats are perfect for Halloween parties, classroom celebrations, or simply as a fun family activity. Their playful pumpkin shape is sure to bring smiles to both kids and adults, making them a standout dessert at any autumn gathering. With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up these delicious treats in no time. Plus, they encourage creativity—let the kids help with shaping and decorating!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 6 cups miniature marshmallows
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Orange gel food coloring
- 10 Tootsie Roll candies (for stems)
- 10 green M&M candies (for leaves)
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Add the miniature marshmallows and stir until completely melted and smooth.
- Remove from heat and mix in ½ teaspoon of orange gel food coloring until evenly combined; adjust color as desired.
- Fold in the Rice Krispies cereal gently until well-coated.
- Spray your hands with non-stick spray and shape the mixture into 10 large balls to form pumpkins.
- Insert a Tootsie Roll into each pumpkin's center as a 'stem' and top with a green M&M for a 'leaf.'
- Let the pumpkins set at room temperature for about an hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg