Description
These Frankenstein Halloween Rice Krispie Treats are a fun and festive treat perfect for the spooky season. Crispy, gooey rice krispie bars are coated with vibrant green candy melts, adorned with royal icing eyes, black jimmies sprinkles, and piped black chocolate stitches to create adorable Frankenstein faces. Easy to make and perfect for parties or Halloween celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 6 cups rice krispie cereal
- 1 (10 oz) bag mini marshmallows
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
Decorations
- 10 oz green candy melts
- 3 oz black candy melts
- Royal icing eyes
- Black jimmies sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Butter a 9″ x 13″ casserole dish thoroughly to prevent sticking.
- Melt Butter and Marshmallows: In a large pot over low-medium heat, melt the butter. Add the mini marshmallows and stir continuously until the mixture is smooth and fully melted. Remove promptly to avoid overcooking.
- Combine with Cereal: Pour in the rice krispie cereal, stirring with a spatula to coat the cereal evenly in the marshmallow mixture.
- Shape the Treats: Spoon the mixture into the prepared casserole dish and press it down firmly to fill the dish and create a flat surface. Allow the mixture to set for 30 minutes until firm.
- Cut into Rectangles: Once cooled, remove the set rice krispie slab from the dish and cut into rectangles of varying sizes for Frankenstein faces.
- Melt Green Candy Coating: Place a bowl over a small pot of boiling water (double boiler method) and add the green candy melts. Stir until melted and smooth. If the candy melts are too thick for dipping, add a teaspoon of vegetable shortening to thin.
- Dip and Decorate Base: Dip the top of each rice krispie rectangle into the melted green candy melts, then immediately into black jimmies sprinkles to create texture.
- Add Eyes: Place two royal icing eyes on each treat while the coating is still wet so they adhere properly.
- Melt Black Candy for Details: In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt the black candy melts in 10-15 second increments, stirring between to prevent burning. Once melted, transfer to a piping bag.
- Pipe Stitches: Use the piping bag to pipe Frankenstein-like stitches onto the treats, adding character and detail.
- Set Completely: Allow the decorated treats to set fully at room temperature before packaging or serving.
Notes
- Cook the butter and marshmallows over medium heat and remove from heat immediately after melting to avoid hard, overcooked bars.
- Ensure all kitchen utensils and equipment are dry before melting chocolate to prevent it from seizing due to water contamination.
- For an alternative to candy melts, use white chocolate colored green with gel food coloring and dark chocolate colored black to replace green and black candy melts.
- If you don’t have a double boiler, you can melt chocolate in the microwave using 10-second increments to avoid burning.
- To thin thick candy melts, add a small amount of vegetable shortening, stirring until desired consistency is reached.
- Store rice krispie treats in an airtight container at room temperature, best consumed within three days for optimal freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 treat (approximately)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
