Creepy-Cute Rice Krispies Treat Marshmallow Brains
A delightful and spooky twist on the classic Rice Krispies treat, perfect for Halloween parties and fun activities with kids.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 cups pink and white marshmallows (or all white with a drop of red food coloring)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 tube red writing icing (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your surface by lining a tray or baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Set up a double boiler by placing a heatproof bowl over a saucepan filled with simmering water.
- Melt the butter and marshmallows in the bowl, stirring continuously until smooth.
- Add the salt to enhance sweetness and mix well.
- Incorporate the Rice Krispies, folding gently until well-coated.
- With buttered hands, scoop out mounds and shape them into brain forms, creating indents for texture.
- Drizzle red writing icing over the shaped treats.
- Let the treats cool and set at room temperature for about 4–5 hours before serving.
Notes
Butter your hands to prevent sticking when shaping the treats. Store in an airtight container for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg