Description
These festive Rice Krispie Pumpkins are a fun and delicious treat perfect for fall celebrations. Made with classic crispy rice cereal and melted marshmallows dyed orange, these no-bake pumpkin-shaped snacks are adorned with Tootsie Roll ‘stumps’ and green M&M ‘leaves’ to resemble little pumpkins. Easy to make and perfect for kids and adults alike, they are a great addition to Halloween parties, Thanksgiving festivities, or anytime you want a seasonal sweet snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Dry Ingredients
- 6 cups Rice Krispies Cereal
- 10 Tootsie Roll Candies (for stumps)
- 10 Green M&M Candies (for leaves)
Wet Ingredients
- 6 cups Miniature Marshmallows
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- Orange Gel Food Coloring (to desired color)
Instructions
- Melt Butter: In a large pot, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat until completely liquid.
- Cook Marshmallows: Stir in the miniature marshmallows and continue cooking while stirring frequently until the marshmallows are fully melted and smooth.
- Add Food Coloring: Remove the pot from heat and mix in orange gel food coloring gradually until you achieve the desired vibrant pumpkin-orange color.
- Combine Cereal: Slowly add the Rice Krispies cereal to the marshmallow mixture, gently folding and stirring to coat all the cereal evenly without crushing.
- Shape Pumpkins: Spray your hands with non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking, then scoop and form the cereal mixture into 10 large balls shaped like pumpkins.
- Add Decorations: Insert Tootsie Roll candies into the top center of each ball to serve as pumpkin stems, then place green M&M candies on top around the stem to resemble leaves.
- Set: Place the pumpkin treats on a flat surface and allow them to set at room temperature for about one hour until firm and ready to serve.
Notes
- Use non-stick cooking spray on your hands to prevent the sticky marshmallow mixture from clinging while shaping.
- Adjust the amount of orange gel food coloring according to how bright you want the pumpkins to look.
- For a less sweet version, consider using fewer miniature marshmallows and adding a pinch of salt to balance flavors.
- Store the finished Rice Krispie pumpkins in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days for optimal freshness.
- These treats are perfect for involving kids in the kitchen due to their simple assembly and fun decoration.
