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Rice Krispie Treat Pumpkins

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Rice Krispie Treat Pumpkins are festive, no-bake fall treats shaped like adorable pumpkins. Made with marshmallows, cereal, and a pop of color, they’re perfect for Halloween parties, school snacks, or fun kitchen projects with kids.

Ingredients

  • 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
  • 1 package (10 oz) mini marshmallows
  • 3 tbsp unsalted butter
  • Orange food coloring (gel or liquid)
  • 12 mini Tootsie Rolls or pretzel sticks (for stems)
  • Green icing, candy leaves, or green taffy (for decoration)
  • Nonstick spray or butter (for shaping)

Instructions

  1. Melt butter in a large pot over low heat.
  2. Add marshmallows and stir until fully melted and smooth.
  3. Stir in orange food coloring until the desired pumpkin shade is reached.
  4. Remove from heat and mix in Rice Krispies until evenly coated.
  5. Let cool slightly. Grease hands with butter or spray and form mixture into small pumpkin shapes.
  6. Press a mini Tootsie Roll or pretzel stick into the top center as a stem.
  7. Decorate with green icing, candy leaves, or green taffy.
  8. Let pumpkins set at room temperature before serving.

Notes

  • Use green fruit strips, taffy, or sour belts for leaves.
  • Add cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice for extra fall flavor.
  • Decorate with faces using black gel for a jack-o’-lantern look.
  • Mix in mini chocolate chips or candy corn for fun surprises inside.
  • Use gluten-free ingredients if needed for dietary needs.

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