Description
Create festive fun this fall with adorable Rice Krispie Pumpkins! These no-bake treats are not only easy to make but also a delightful activity for kids. Perfect for Halloween parties, school events, or cozy family gatherings, these vibrant orange pumpkin-shaped snacks are sure to bring smiles all around. With their sweet marshmallow flavor and cute decorative touches, they offer a whimsical twist on traditional treats. Get ready to whip up a batch that’s as enjoyable to make as it is to eat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups Rice Krispies Cereal
- 6 cups Miniature Marshmallows
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- Orange Gel Food Coloring
- 10 Tootsie Roll Candies (for stumps)
- 10 Green M&M Candies (for leaves)
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat.
- Stir in the miniature marshmallows and cook until melted, stirring frequently.
- Remove from heat and mix in orange gel food coloring until desired color is achieved.
- Gradually add Rice Krispies, stirring gently until coated.
- Spray hands with non-stick spray and form the mixture into 10 large balls resembling pumpkins.
- Insert Tootsie Roll candies as 'stumps' and place green M&M candies on top as 'leaves.'
- Allow to set at room temperature for about an hour before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pumpkin ball (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg