Frankenstein Rice Krispie Treats
Turn a classic snack into a spooky Halloween delight with these easy Frankenstein Rice Krispie Treats. Made with just a few pantry staples and fun decorations, they're perfect for parties and kid-friendly kitchen fun.
Equipment
- large saucepan
- Spoon or piping bag
Ingredients
For the Rice Krispie Base:
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 3 cups Mini marshmallows
- 4 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 8 –10 drops Green food coloring
For Decoration:
- ½ cup Chocolate chips
- 24 pieces Candy eyes
- 6 Pretzel sticks halved (12 pieces total)
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan over low heat.
- Add the mini marshmallows and stir continuously until completely melted and smooth.
- Remove from heat and quickly stir in the Rice Krispies cereal until fully coated.
- Add green food coloring and mix well until the color is evenly distributed.
- Press the mixture into a greased or parchment-lined 9x13-inch baking pan. Let it cool slightly.
- While still warm but set, cut the slab into 12 rectangular bars.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the chocolate chips in 20-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth.
- Use a spoon or piping bag to add chocolate “hair” to one end of each rectangle.
- Place two candy eyes below the chocolate hair on each bar.
- Insert two pretzel stick halves on each side of the base for bolts.
- Use more melted chocolate or decorating gel to add a mouth.
- Let the treats cool completely before serving so the decorations stay in place.