Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats Recipe
These easy Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats are the perfect fall twist on a classic, beloved treat! The ultimate combination of festive, gooey, sweet, and crunchy makes these rice krispie pumpkins perfect for fall get-togethers, Halloween, and Thanksgiving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 pumpkins
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- 10 ounces miniature marshmallows
- orange gel food coloring
- 5 cups rice krispies cereal
Stems and Leaves:
- 12 green M&Ms or skittles or green spice drops cut in half
- ⅓ cup semi-sweet chocolate baking chunks
- 12 semi-sweet chocolate baking chunks for the stems (or use tootsie rolls, pretzels, or rolos)
Instructions
- Prepare Marshmallow Mixture: In a large pot, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until melted. Add orange food coloring, then mix in rice krispies until fully combined. Let cool.
- Shape Pumpkins: Form rice krispie mixture into balls, press firmly, then place on a lined sheet. Add M&M halves as leaves and chocolate chunks as stems.
- Set and Serve: Allow the pumpkins to set for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Leftover treats can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Wrap individually in plastic wrap. Do not freeze.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pumpkin
- Calories: 136 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 113mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 8mg
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