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    Urban Bliss Life » All Recipes » Holiday Recipes » Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats

    Published: October 3, 2022 / Updated: September 15, 2022 by Marlynn Jayme Schotland · This post may contain affiliate links.

    Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats

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    Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats decorated two ways on black plates with text overlay.
    bright orange pumpkin rice krispie treats on a black plate with text overlay.

    These Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats are a fun, fast, and super easy Halloween treat! With just 5 ingredients, you can make these pumpkin rice krispies in under 30 minutes.

    orange pumpkin rice krispie treats decorated two ways on black plates with black and white napkin.

    Halloween is such a fun holiday! Since my kids were little, we loved making fun treats like Frankenstein Rice Krispie Treats and Nutter Butter Ghost Cookies.

    Even now that they're teenagers, we still have fun making Halloween cookies and candies! Rice krispies are great for any occasion, since you can turn them into so many different shapes and colors to fit almost any theme.

    These Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats are easy and fun to make. You can decorate them as much or as little as you want! So you can have silly, goofy, super fun pumpkin rice krispies for the little ones -- and more "sophisticated" subtly decorated ones for the older kids. 😉

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    • 🌟 Why this recipe works
    • 🛒 Ingredient notes
    • ✅ Step-by-step instructions
    • 👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs
    • 🍽 Serving ideas
    • 🍳 Kitchen tools and equipment
    • 🎃 More Halloween recipes
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    🌟 Why this recipe works

    orange pumpkin rice krispie treats on a black plate.

    This Halloween recipe is perfect for parties and at-home snacking!

    • You only need 5 ingredients to make these Halloween rice krispie treats.
    • It's easy to make.
    • The cute pumpkin rice krispies are fun to decorate with the kids!
    • They taste delicious! Not too sweet, and full of that classic rice krispie cereal crunch.

    🛒 Ingredient notes

    marshmallows, rice krispies cereal, and decorations to make pumpkin rice krispie treats.

    You can make these Halloween treats with just 5 ingredients!

    Marshmallows - I've used both the larger marshmallows and the mini marshmallows, and find that they each work well in rice krispie treats. Just be sure to get a 10-ounce package, no matter which size of marshmallows you decide to go with.

    Orange coloring - You can use orange food coloring drops or gel. I find that it's easier to manage the color when using food gel coloring compared to drops, but either will work. Make these as pastel orange or as bright orange as you like!

    ✅ Step-by-step instructions

    Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper. Set aside.

    Use a knife to cut out "stems" of chocolate-covered pretzels and set aside on a plate.

    butter added to a dutch oven.
    marshmallows in a dutch oven.
    1. In a saucepan or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat.
    2. Once the butter has melted, add the marshmallows and immediately start stirring with a heatproof spatula.
    adding orange food color to melted marshmallows in a dutch oven.
    spatula in melted orange marshmallows.

    3. As the marshmallows begin to melt, add drops one by one into the mixture, stirring constantly with the heatproof spatula to incorporate the color and continue melting the marshmallows. Stop adding food coloring once the marshmallows reach your desired color of orange (I usually end up using about 6 drops of food gel coloring).

    adding rice krispies cereal to orange marshmallow mix.
    spatula stirring rice krispies cereal in orange marshmallow mixture.
    orange colored rice krispies in a dutch oven.

    4. Once the marshmallows have completely melted, remove from heat and pour in the rice krispies. Immediately stir and fold the rice krispies into the melted orange marshmallow mixture with your spatula until all of the cereal is coated and evenly colored.

    scoop of orange pumpkin rice krispie treats.
    gloved hand holding a decorated pumpkin rice krispie treat

    5. Wearing food safe gloves sprayed with cooking spray (or your hands sprayed with cooking spray), quickly work to form round rice krispie balls, about the size of tennis balls. Tip: spray a large cookie/ice cream scoop with cooking spray and use to scoop out the rice krispies into balls.

    6. Immediately add the decorations before the marshmallow mixture sets. Place chocolate covered pretzel "stems" to the center of each rice krispie ball, then place one green M & M candy to the side of the stem to resemble the leaf. Add candy eyes to some pumpkins if you like.

    orange pumpkin rice krispie treats on parchment paper.
    orange pumpkin rice krispie treats on parchment paper.

    7. Set the decorated pumpkin rice krispie treat on the prepared parchment paper or wax paper-lined baking sheet and allow to set.

    👩🏻‍🍳 Recipe FAQs

    orange pumpkin rice krispie treats on a black plate.
    How do you keep Rice Krispie Treats from getting hard?

    The key is to not overmix both the melted marshmallows and when mixing the rice krispie treats into the melted marshmallows. Only stir the marshmallows until they are just melted, then mix in the rice krispies and stir them in gently just until all of the rice krispies are coated. If you keep mixing longer, then you run the risk of the marshmallows hardening up.

    Can I use mini marshmallows instead?

    Yes, you can use a 10-ounce bag of mini marshmallows instead of a 10-ounce bag of regular sized marshmallows. The importance is the amount of marshmallows (10 ounces) and that you use fresh marshmallows; don't use marshmallows from a bag that is already opened.

    What's the best way to store rice krispie treats?

    These are best enjoyed soon after they are made, but you can store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to four or five days. After a few days, they will start to lose their crunch.

    🍽 Serving ideas

    These pumpkin rice krispies treats look great on any Halloween snacks table! Make them along with Frankenstein Rice Krispie Treats, Nutter Butter Ghost Cookies, Halloween Pinwheel Cookies, and Easy Monster Halloween Bark.

    Want more green, orange, and purple Halloween-related treats? Try this easy yet impressive Green Velvet Cake or these brightly colored purple Ube Cookies!

    If you're making these as a fun dessert to enjoy with a fall dinner, try serving it after Vegan Pumpkin Soup, Instant Pot Garlic Mashed Potatoes, and Instant Pot Pork Chops and Rice.

    🍳 Kitchen tools and equipment

    Ready to make this recipe? Here are the kitchen tools and equipment you'll need:

    • Dutch oven or large pot to melt the marshmallows.
    • Baking sheet lined with parchment paper or wax paper to place the treats while they set.

    🎃 More Halloween recipes

    • Monster Halloween Bark
    • Halloween Pinwheel Cookies
    • Nutter Butter Halloween Ghost Cookies
    • Frankenstein Rice Krispie Treats

    Did you make this recipe? Don't forget to leave a 5-Star 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 rating in the recipe card, and if you really loved it, please leave a comment further down on the page. Thank you!

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    Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats

    5 from 1 vote
    Prep Time: 25 mins
    Cook Time: 5 mins
    Total Time: 30 mins
    Recipe by Marlynn Schotland
    These Halloween treats are fun and easy to make - and delicious to eat!
    Servings: 15 rice krispie treats
    Calories: 64kcal
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    Equipment

    • Dutch Oven or saucepan

    Ingredients

    • 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter
    • 1 package (10 ounces) marshmallows
    • orange food coloring
    • 6 cups rice krispie cereal
    • optional decorations: chocolate covered pretzels, green M & M candies, candy eyes

    Instructions

    • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper. Set aside.
    • Use a knife to cut out "stems" of chocolate-covered pretzels and set aside on a plate.
    • Place the rice krispies cereal in a large bowl. Set aside.
    • In a saucepan or Dutch oven, melt the butter over medium heat.
    • Once the butter has melted, add the marshmallows and immediately start stirring with a heatproof spatula. As the marshmallows begin to melt, add drops one by one into the mixture, stirring constantly with the heatproof spatula to incorporate the color and continue melting the marshmallows. Stop adding food coloring once the marshmallows reach your desired color of orange (I usually end up using about 6 drops of food gel coloring).
    • Once the marshmallows have completely melted, remove from heat and pour in the rice krispies. Immediately stir and fold the rice krispies into the melted orange marshmallow mixture with your spatula until all of the cereal is coated and evenly colored.
    • Wearing food safe gloves sprayed with cooking spray (or your hands sprayed with cooking spray), quickly work to form round rice krispie balls, about the size of tennis balls.
    • Immediately add the decorations before the marshmallow mixture sets. Place chocolate covered pretzel "stems" to the center of each rice krispie ball, then place one green M & M candy to the side of the stem to resemble the leaf. Add candy eyes to some pumpkins if you like. Set the decorated pumpkin rice krispie treat on the prepared parchment paper or wax paper-lined baking sheet and allow to set.

    Notes

    Storage: One the pumpkin rice krispie treats have all set, either line an airtight container with more wax or parchment paper or spray with cooking spray, and place the treats inside. Keep the treats covered at room temperature for up to three days.
    Tried this recipe?Please leave a star rating and comment! Then snap a pic of your dish and share it on social media. Tag @UrbanBlissLife and #UrbanBlissLife!

    Nutrition

    Calories: 64kcal | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 60mg | Potassium: 15mg | Fiber: 0.05g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 815IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 3mg

    Nutrition information is a general estimate. Actual nutrition details may vary depending on the exact foods & brands you use to make this recipe. It does not take into account any substitutions, toppings, or optional ingredients.

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