Rice Krispie Treat Pumpkins
These adorable Rice Krispie Treat Pumpkins are a festive, no-bake dessert perfect for autumn celebrations. Using classic marshmallow cereal treat techniques, we transform them into vibrant pumpkins complete with pretzel stems and candy vines.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 pumpkins
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Rice Krispies cereal – 6 cups
Salted butter – 3 Tbsp
Mini marshmallows – 1 pkg (10 oz)
Orange gel food coloring – as needed
Pretzel rods – 3 rods (broken into 2-inch pieces)
Mini green Airheads or green fondant – 6 pieces
Non-stick cooking spray – for hands and tray
Instructions
Measure out the cereal and set aside. In a large non-stick pot, melt the salted butter over medium-low heat.
Add the mini marshmallows to the melted butter. As they begin to melt, stir in the orange gel food coloring until you reach a vibrant pumpkin orange.
Once melted and smooth, remove from heat. Immediately fold in the Rice Krispies cereal until every piece is coated.
Allow the mixture to cool for a few minutes until safe to handle. Spray your hands with non-stick spray.
Shape the cereal mixture into balls roughly the size of a baseball. Press a 2-inch pretzel piece into the top center.
Cut leaf shapes out of the Airhead candy using clean scissors. Roll the scraps into thin ropes for vines.
Attach the candy leaves and vines to the top of each pumpkin near the pretzel stem. Store in an airtight container.
Notes
• Use gel food coloring rather than liquid to ensure the marshmallow mixture doesn’t become too runny.
• If making for adults, consider using a high-quality green fondant for the leaves for a more sophisticated look.
• Do not pack the cereal balls too tightly, or the treats will be hard to bite into.
• Ensure your marshmallows are fresh; stale marshmallows will result in a tough, rubbery texture.
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