Description
These Frankenstein Rice Krispie Treats are a fun, festive twist on the classic marshmallow cereal snack. Perfect for Halloween or any spooky celebration, they feature green-tinted marshmallow cereal bars dipped in melted chocolate and decorated with candy eyes and chocolate details to resemble Frankenstein’s monster. Quick and easy to make, they combine the crispiness of Rice Krispies with gooey marshmallow sweetness and a rich chocolate coating.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 8 cups Rice Krispie cereal
- 5 tbsp butter
- 12 oz marshmallows
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- green food coloring, as needed
Decoration Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups milk chocolate chips
- Candy eyes, quantity as desired
Instructions
- Prepare the baking dish: Spray a 13 x 9 x 2 inch baking dish with cooking spray to prevent sticking and set aside.
- Melt butter and marshmallows: In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine butter and marshmallows. Microwave on high for 2-3 minutes, stopping to stir until the mixture is smooth and fully melted.
- Add vanilla and color: Stir in the vanilla extract and add green food coloring gradually until the marshmallow mixture reaches the desired green shade.
- Combine with cereal: Fold in the Rice Krispie cereal carefully until all pieces are evenly coated with the green marshmallow mixture.
- Shape the treats: Pour the coated cereal mixture into the prepared pan. Using greased hands or a spoon, press it firmly and evenly into the pan.
- Cut into rectangles: Slice the mixture into 12 equal rectangular pieces while still warm.
- Melt chocolate: Place milk chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 1 minute, stirring until the chocolate is melted and smooth.
- Dip and decorate: Dip each Rice Krispie rectangle about 1 inch into the melted chocolate, then place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Using a toothpick dipped in melted chocolate, draw Frankenstein’s facial features, and attach candy eyes to complete the look.
- Cool and set: Allow the decorated treats to cool at room temperature until the chocolate hardens completely before serving.
Notes
- Use greased hands or a buttered spatula to press the cereal mixture into the pan to prevent sticking.
- You can adjust the amount of green food coloring to make the color more or less vibrant.
- For a firmer set, refrigerate the treats after decorating until the chocolate hardens.
- Substitute dark or white chocolate chips if preferred for different flavor variations.
- Store the treats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 rectangular treat (approx. 1/12 of recipe)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
