If you’re looking for a fun, festive, and easy Halloween treat that kids will love, these Pumpkin Shaped Rice Krispie Treats are a must-try! They’re adorable, sweet, and simple enough for little hands to help make. Perfect for Halloween parties, fall festivals, or cozy weekend baking, these pumpkin treats are as delightful to make as they are to eat.
🧁 Ingredients
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6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
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3 tbsp butter
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1 bag mini marshmallows (10 oz)
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2 drops orange food coloring
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6 medium pretzel rods
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8 green Airheads (for leaves and vines)
🍬 Instructions
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In a large non-stick pan, melt the butter on low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until slightly melted. Mix in orange food coloring until you reach your desired shade.
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Turn off the heat and fold in the Rice Krispies, one cup at a time, until everything is well coated.
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Allow the mixture to cool slightly, then coat your hands with cooking spray and form the mixture into balls.
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Press down gently on the top and bottom to create a pumpkin shape.
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Break the ends off pretzel rods and insert them into the top as stems.
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Cut leaf shapes from green Airheads using scissors, and slice thin strips to twist into candy vines.
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Let cool completely — then serve and enjoy your festive pumpkin patch of treats!
🧡 Credit: Recipe and instructions adapted from The Typical Mom by Justine