Easy Rice Krispie Pumpkins
Make easy Rice Krispie Pumpkins the ultimate fall treat A nobake recipe perfect for kids using simple tech ingredients Get festive this autumn
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 6 cups Rice Krispies Cereal
- 10 ounces mini marshmallows (about 40 large marshmallows)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Orange food coloring (gel recommended)
- Green M&Ms or Green Candies (for stems)
- Optional Spices: 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, pinch of ground cloves
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted and smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and orange food coloring until well combined.
- Gently fold in Rice Krispies cereal until evenly coated.
- Lightly grease your hands with butter or cooking spray. Scoop out the mixture and shape into pumpkin shapes. Use a cookie cutter or free-form the shapes.
- Place a green M&M or other green candy on top of each pumpkin as a stem.
- Let cool completely before serving. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.