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Monster Rice Krispies Treats

These vibrant Monster Rice Krispies Treats transform classic marshmallow squares into adorable Halloween creatures with colorful chocolate coating and candy eyes. Perfect for Halloween parties, they deliver maximum visual impact with minimal effort and come together in about 45 minutes.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 20 treats
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 185
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 cups mini marshmallows about 8 ounces
  • 6 cups crisped rice cereal Rice Krispies
  • 2 cups white chocolate chips or coating wafers
  • Gel food coloring green, purple, blue, or other monster colors
  • Candy eyes
  • Popsicle sticks or sturdy paper straws
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
  • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips optional mix-in
  • Colored jimmies optional, for "monster hair"

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch pan
  • Large pot
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

  1. Line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal. Lightly coat the parchment with cooking spray or butter.
  2. In a large pot over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Add the mini marshmallows and stir constantly until completely melted and smooth. Avoid boiling the mixture.
  3. Remove from heat and immediately fold in the Rice Krispies cereal with a greased spatula, ensuring all cereal is evenly coated.
  4. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and gently press into an even layer. Don't press too firmly or treats will become dense.
  5. Allow the treats to set for about 30 minutes until firm enough to handle.
  6. Cut the set treats into approximately 20 rectangles and insert a popsicle stick into one short end of each.
  7. Melt the white chocolate chips in a microwave using 30-second bursts at half power, stirring between intervals, or over a double boiler until smooth.
  8. Divide the melted chocolate between bowls and add gel food coloring to create vibrant monster colors.
  9. Dip the top portion of each treat into the colored chocolate, allowing excess to drip off, then place on parchment paper.
  10. While the chocolate is still wet, press candy eyes onto each treat to create monster faces.
  11. For extra monster effect, spoon additional colored chocolate along the top edge so it drips down like slime.
  12. Allow the chocolate to set for 10-15 minutes at room temperature before serving.

Notes

For extra-chewy monsters, add another cup of marshmallows to the base mixture. For firmer treats that hold their shape better at room temperature, add a half cup more cereal.
Make sure your marshmallows are fresh and soft for the best melting results. When working with chocolate, only use gel food coloring, as liquid food coloring can cause the chocolate to seize.
These treats can be made up to 2 days ahead and stored in an airtight container at room temperature. For a gluten-free version, use certified gluten-free crispy rice cereal.