Description

Celebrate Halloween with these festive Rice Krispie Treats! Crisp Rice Krispies cereal is coated in gooey melted marshmallows and butter, molded into squares, and then decorated with spooky candy melts, chocolate chips, candy eyes, and sprinkles to create fun mummies, ghosts, and spiderweb designs. These quick and easy no-bake treats are perfect for parties, classroom snacks, or seasonal celebrations, offering a delightful combination of chewy, sweet, and crunchy textures.

Ingredients

Scale

Main Ingredients

5 cups Rice Krispies cereal
1/4 cup butter
4 cups mini marshmallows

Decorations

1 cup white candy melts (for mummies and ghosts)
1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips (for spider webs or ghost faces)
1/4 cup Halloween sprinkles
2 tablespoons candy eyes (for mummies)
5 drops liquid food coloring (purple, orange, or black)

Instructions

Prepare the Cereal: Pour 5 cups of Rice Krispies cereal into a large mixing bowl and set aside. Lightly grease an 8×8-inch pan with nonstick spray or butter to prevent sticking.
Melt Butter and Marshmallows: In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt 1/4 cup butter. Once melted, add 4 cups mini marshmallows and stir constantly until completely melted and smooth, about 3–5 minutes. If desired, add 5 drops of purple, orange, or black liquid food coloring at this stage to tint the mixture with a festive Halloween hue.
Combine with Cereal: Immediately pour the melted marshmallow mixture over the prepared Rice Krispies cereal. Using a rubber spatula, stir gently but thoroughly until all the cereal is evenly coated. If you want to add Halloween sprinkles, fold them into this mixture now.
Shape the Treats: Transfer the coated cereal mixture into the prepared 8×8-inch pan. Using a piece of wax or parchment paper, press the mixture evenly into the pan. Be careful to press gently to maintain a light and chewy texture rather than compacting it too much.
Cool the Treats: Allow the treats to cool completely at room temperature for about 20–30 minutes, or speed up the process by placing the pan in the refrigerator for about 5 minutes.
Decorate the Treats: For mummies, drizzle melted white candy melts in a crisscross pattern over the Rice Krispie squares, then place two candy eyes on each square while the candy is still wet. For ghosts, spread melted white candy melts over the top to create a ghostly base and add two chocolate chips for eyes and one for the mouth. For spiderwebs, melt semi-sweet chocolate chips and drizzle in a spiral pattern on top of the squares; then use a toothpick to drag lines outward creating a spiderweb design.

Notes

Use wax or parchment paper when pressing the mixture into the pan to avoid sticking to your hands.
Press the mixture gently to keep the treats light and chewy instead of dense.
Decorations can be customized – swap candy eyes and sprinkles for other Halloween-themed candies as desired.
Store treats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
For a quicker set, refrigerate treats for 5-10 minutes before decorating.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 5 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Stovetop
Cuisine: American

Keywords: Halloween treats, Rice Krispie treats, marshmallow treats, no bake dessert, spooky snacks, party treats, candy decorations