Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats

Here’s a fun and spooky Halloween recipe perfect for a Halloween party!

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 package (10 oz) mini marshmallows
• 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
• Orange food coloring
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• Green candy melts or chocolate (for stems)
• Optional: candy eyes for decoration

Instructions:

1. Melt the Butter and Marshmallows: Melt the butter over low heat in a large saucepan. Add the mini marshmallows and stir until completely melted and smooth. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.

2. Add Food Coloring: Add a few drops of orange food coloring to the melted marshmallow mixture and stir until you achieve your desired pumpkin color.

3. Mix in the Cereal: Gradually add the Rice Krispies cereal to the marshmallow mixture, stirring until well coated.

4. Shape the Treats: Allow the mixture to cool slightly, then use buttered hands to shape the mixture into pumpkin shapes. You can make them as big or as small as you like.

5. Add Stems: Melt the green candy melts or chocolate according to package instructions. Dip the top of each pumpkin treat into the melted green candy to create a stem, or you can use a small piece of green candy or chocolate.

6. Decorate: Add candy eyes to the pumpkins for a fun touch.

7. Serve: Let the treats cool completely before serving. Enjoy your festive Pumpkin Rice Krispies Treats!

These treats are delicious and a fun and creative way to celebrate Halloween!