Description
A festive, no-bake twist on the classic cereal treat. These are chewy, vibrant, and perfectly decorated for Halloween parties.
Ingredients
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- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 10 ounces mini marshmallows
- 6 cups puffed rice cereal
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Orange or purple gel food coloring
- 1/4 cup Halloween-themed sprinkles
- Optional: Candy eyes or gummy worms
Instructions
- Grease a 9×9 inch square pan with butter or line it with parchment paper.
- Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a large pot over low heat until fully liquid.
- Add 10 ounces of mini marshmallows to the butter and stir constantly on low heat until completely smooth.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and the desired amount of gel food coloring until the color is uniform.
- Remove the pot from the heat and gently fold in 6 cups of puffed rice cereal until evenly coated.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and press down gently with a greased spatula.
- Immediately top with Halloween sprinkles and candy decorations while the mixture is still tacky.
- Allow the treats to set at room temperature for 30 minutes before cutting into squares.