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Candy Corn Rice Krispie
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Candy Corn Rice Krispie treats are colorful, festive snacks layered with yellow, orange, and white to mimic the iconic Halloween candy. They're quick to make, fun to decorate, and always a hit at fall parties and spooky gatherings.
Prep Time
10
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
10
minutes
minutes
Chill Time And Decorating Time
1
hour
hour
Total Time
1
hour
hour
20
minutes
minutes
Serving Size
12
People
Equipment
1 large saucepan
1 wooden spoon or rubber spatula
1
Large mixing bowl
(optional)
3
Small bowls
(for coloring layers)
1 8-inch round or 9x13-inch rectangular cake pan
Parchment paper or non-stick spray
Measuring cups and spoons
sharp knife
Ingredients
Base Layers:
6
cups
Rice Krispies cereal
divided
4
cups
mini marshmallows
divided (1⅓ cups per layer)
3
tablespoons
unsalted butter
divided (1 tbsp per layer)
Yellow food coloring
a few drops
Orange food coloring
a few drops
Toppings (Optional):
½
cup
white chocolate chips
1
cup
candy corn pieces
Instructions
Line a 9x13-inch pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it with butter or non-stick spray.
Make Yellow Layer:
In a large saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over low heat.
Add 1⅓ cups mini marshmallows and stir until fully melted and smooth.
Add a few drops of yellow food coloring and mix until evenly tinted.
Stir in 2 cups of Rice Krispies cereal until fully coated.
Press the mixture evenly into the prepared pan using a spatula.
Make Orange Layer:
In the same pan, melt another 1 tablespoon of butter over low heat.
Add 1⅓ cups mini marshmallows and stir until melted.
Mix in a few drops of orange food coloring.
Stir in 2 cups of Rice Krispies cereal and mix until combined.
Gently press this layer on top of the yellow layer.
Make White Layer:
Melt the final tablespoon of butter and remaining 1⅓ cups marshmallows.
Skip the food coloring.
Stir in the last 2 cups of Rice Krispies cereal.
Press the white layer evenly over the orange layer.
Cool and Decorate:
Let the layered Rice Krispie treat cool at room temperature for at least 1 hour.
Optionally, melt white chocolate chips and drizzle over the top.
Press candy corn pieces gently into the surface once cooled.
Slice and Serve:
Remove from the pan and slice into triangles or squares.
Serve and enjoy!