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Frankenstein Halloween Rice Krispie Treats

These fun and spooky Frankenstein Halloween Rice Krispie Treats are perfect for parties and will bring smiles to everyone. They're easy to make and visually striking, making them a festive addition to any Halloween gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Halloween
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Rice Krispie Treats
  • 6 cups rice krispie cereal
  • 10 oz mini marshmallows Can substitute with regular marshmallows (same weight)
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
For the Decoration
  • 10 oz green candy melts Can use different colors for variations
  • 3 oz black candy melts
  • royal icing eyes
  • black jimmies sprinkles

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Butter a 9" x 13" casserole dish.
  2. In a large pot over low-medium heat, melt the butter.
  3. Add the marshmallows and stir until smooth.
  4. Pour in the rice krispie cereal and stir until fully coated with marshmallows.
  5. Spoon the mixture into the prepared dish and press down until flat.
  6. Allow to set for 30 minutes.
Decoration
  1. Remove the cooled treats from the dish and cut into rectangles.
  2. Place a bowl over boiling water and add green candy melts, stirring until melted. Add vegetable shortening if too thick.
  3. Dip the top of each treat into the green candy melts, then into black jimmies sprinkles.
  4. Add two royal icing eyes on top.
  5. Melt black candy melts in the microwave in 10-15 second increments.
  6. Pour melted black candy melts into a piping bag and pipe stitches onto the treats.
  7. Allow to set completely before packaging.

Notes

Press the mixture firmly to help them hold shape. Use a double boiler for melting candy melts if needed. Consider adding food coloring to the melted chocolate for fun variations. These treats can be made a day ahead and stored properly.