Description
Delightfully festive Rice Krispie Pumpkins are a fun and easy treat perfect for fall celebrations. Made by combining classic Rice Krispies cereal with melted marshmallows, orange food coloring, and decorated with Tootsie Roll stems and green M&M leaves, these no-bake pumpkin-shaped treats are sure to be a hit at any party or gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 6 cups Rice Krispies Cereal
- 6 cups Miniature Marshmallows
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted Butter
Decorations
- Orange Gel Food Coloring (quantity as needed for desired color)
- 10 Tootsie Roll Candies (for stumps)
- 10 Green M&M Candies (for leaves)
Instructions
- Melt Butter: In a large pot, melt the unsalted butter over medium heat to prepare the base for the marshmallow mixture.
- Melt Marshmallows: Stir in the miniature marshmallows continuously and cook until they have completely melted, ensuring a smooth mixture.
- Add Color: Remove the pot from heat and mix in orange gel food coloring until the mixture reaches your preferred pumpkin color intensity.
- Combine Cereal: Gradually add Rice Krispies cereal to the melted marshmallow mixture, stirring gently to coat all the cereal evenly without crushing it.
- Form Pumpkins: Spray your hands with non-stick spray to prevent sticking, then form the coated cereal mixture into 10 large balls that resemble pumpkins in shape and size.
- Decorate: Insert a Tootsie Roll candy into the top of each ball to serve as the pumpkin stem and place green M&M candies around the stem to mimic leaves.
- Set: Allow the pumpkin treats to set at room temperature for about one hour to firm up before serving.
Notes
- Spray your hands with non-stick spray or lightly oil them to make shaping easier and prevent sticking.
- You can adjust the intensity of the orange gel food coloring depending on how vibrant you want your pumpkins.
- Press the Tootsie Roll and M&M decorations gently so they stay firmly in place without squishing the treat.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature to keep them fresh for up to 3 days.
