Monster Rice Krispies Treats

Name: Monster Rice Krispies Treats
Prep time: 45 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 12 serving(s)
Ingredients: Cooking spray; 3 tbsp. unsalted butter; 5 1/2 c. mini-marshmallows; 6 c. Rice Krispies or other puffed rice cereal; 1 (12-ounce) package orange candy melts; 1 (12-ounce) package green candy melts; Small candy googly eyes

These frighteningly tasty Halloween treats will scare away the hunger!

By Beth BranchPublished: Oct 7, 2024

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rice krispies treats dipped in orange and green chocolate and covered with eyes like cute little monsters

Becky Luigart-Stayner

Yields:

12 serving(s)

Prep Time:

45 mins

Total Time:

50 mins

Whether we're basting 'em in brown butter or toasting 'em over a campfire, we're longtime fans of homemade Rice Krispies Treats here at Country Living.

But these monstrously fun Halloween-themed treats might just be the best. Like all treats, they're super-easy to make; candy melts and googly eyes are all you need to gussy 'em up. But they're honestly so fun!

Mix up a batch to send with the kids for a Halloween school party or bake sale—or set some out at your own party! Like all Rice Krispies Treats, they're sure to go fast.

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Ingredients

Cooking spray
3 Tbsp. unsalted butter
5 1/2 cups mini-marshmallows
6 cups Rice Krispies or other puffed rice cereal
1 (12-ounce) package orange candy melts
1 (12-ounce) package green candy melts
Small candy googly eyes

Directions

1. Step 1Lightly coat a 9- by 13-inch pan with cooking spray. Melt butter in large saucepan over low heat. Add mini-marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat. Add cereal and stir until well coated. Transfer to prepared pan and press top with a buttered spatula or wax paper to smooth. Cool completely. Cut into 12 rectangles.
2. Step 2Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Melt candy melts in separate bowls according to package directions. Dip one end of each treat in either orange or green candy melts, letting excess drip off. Place on prepared baking sheet. Haphazardly place candy googly eyes in the candy coating. Let set before serving. Store covered, at room temperature, up to 3 days.

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