These Halloween Rice Krispie Treats are such a fun way to celebrate the spooky season with the kids! Get the little ones involved and have fun making these cute and easy Halloween treats. The perfect treat to enjoy at all the Halloween parties.
Classic Rice Krispie treats are such a nostalgic treat, am I right? They always bring me right back to lunchtime in middle school. My mom would always pack one in our lunch box or it would be a snack waiting for us after school.
I love making these especially for birthdays and holidays! They are simple and easy treats to match any party theme.
With that being said, I just knew I had to share these fun Halloween treats with you.
Also, who says Halloween has to be scary? I’m all about the cutesy stuff, so today I’m sharing my super cute, festive, and not so spooky rice krispie treat ideas for halloween.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
Customizable & Festive Treats. I love that you can get creative when it comes to decorating rice krispie treats. You can make them to go with any occasion and even add fun add-ins, like festive sprinkles, candy corn, etc!
Easy No Bake Treats. The best part about these Halloween marshmallow treats is that they take no time. With just 5 ingredients and some creativity, you’ve got a fun treat to indulge in this season.
Fun Kid Activity. Get the kiddos involved this fall season. Even if you don’t make these specific rice krispie treats, let them have fun decorating their own way!
These halloween rice krispies are super gooey and chewy – all the things I prefer in a rice krispie treat. The perfect halloween treats that you can eat all by yourself or wrap up and send off to friends and family. You can even make them for your next Halloween party.
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Key Ingredients for Halloween Rice Krispie Treats
Be sure to check the recipe card for the full instructions and measurements.
Rice Cereal – An important ingredient in making classic rice krispies. There are different brands of rice cereal you can use, and in my opinion, does not make a big difference in the overall flavor.
Large or Mini Marshmallows – It doesn’t matter what size marshmallows you get, as long as you use the correct measurements when making this recipe.
Unsalted Butter – I like to use good quality butter, like Kerrygold, it just takes the flavor to the next level.
Vanilla Extract – Don’t leave this ingredient out. Vanilla really adds depth to the overall flavor.
White Chocolate or Candy Melts – I like to use white chocolate and color it myself, but feel free to get candy melts in the colors of your choice.
Other Things You May Need
Cookie Cutters
Food Coloring
Candy Eyes / Sprinkles
Piping Bags
Non-Stick Spray
Parchment or Wax Paper
Square Cake Pan or Baking Dish
How to Make Halloween Rice Krispie Treats
These homemade rice krispie treats are as easy as 1,2,3 . . . 4,5,6
Step 1: In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter.
Step 2: Add the marshmallows, stirring until melted.
Step 3: Next stir in some vanilla and a pinch of salt.
Step 4: Pour in the rice krispie cereal and mix until fully coated in the melted marshmallows.
Step 5: Using a rubber spatula with a little non-stick spray, press the rice krispies into a prepared pan and let it cool completely, at room temperature.
Step 6: Once completely cooled, pour on some melted white chocolate, smoothing with an offset spatula.
How to Decorate Halloween Rice Krispie Treats
There is no right or wrong way to decorate your rice krispie treats! Get creative, use different cookie cutters to get different shapes, or use different colors to match your theme, and just have fun with it! Either way, I’m sure you and the kiddos will have so much fun creating these!
For each of the decorated treats below, start by cutting your rice krispie treats into squares using a sharp knife.
Ghost Rice Krispies
For the ghost rice krispies, pour some melted chocolate into a small circle on parchment paper, then using the back of a spoon or an offset spatula, spread the chocolate down and out into a ghost shape and allow it to set.
Once set, remove from parchment paper and stick to a rice krispie treat with a little chocolate. For the eyes you can use some black candy melts (and a toothpick or piping bag) or a black edible marker to draw them on.
Boo! Eeek! Rice Krispies
For the other krispy treats – Using a piping bag filled with melted chocolate, drizzle on chocolate or decorate in your choice of colors, Halloween sprinkles, or other festive decorations.
I like to punch out some festive sayings using fondant, with these alphabet stamps. But you can also try hand-piping the words.
Spider Web Rice Krispies
For the spider web treats – in a microwave-safe bowl, melt some marshmallows for 60 seconds. Allow the marshmallows to cool slightly before use.
Spray your hands with some non-stick spray (or you can wear gloves) and grab a glob of melted marshmallow pulling between your fingertips to create webs. Wrap and pull the marshmallow webbing around the rice krispie treat.
To create the spider – coat a marshmallow in your desired colored chocolate and allow it to set, this will be the body. Then with melted chocolate, pipe the legs on parchment paper and stick the body in the center, allow everything to set together. Once set, remove from parchment paper and with a little melted chocolate apply to the rice kripsie treat.
Feel free to use toy spiders instead.
What is the secret to cutting rice crispy treats?
Measure, measure, measure! The best way to get nice clean (square) cuts is to use a ruler. I like using this tool when it comes to cutting my rice krispies, brownies, bars, etc. But you can simply use a ruler and make exact marks on top of the chocolate.
Then using a clean knife, cut using your scores. I do not recommend refrigerating your rice krispies before cutting. Cut into squares, or your desired shape/size, at room temperature, the rice krispie and chocolate should be soft enough to do so.
If you are still having trouble making cuts, run your knife under some hot water and clean off with a napkin. Then follow the scores you made and cut again.
Pro Tips for Best Results
Non-stick spray is your best friend! Spray a little non-stick spray in your baking dish and on your spatula (or hands), this will keep the rice krispie cereal from sticking everywhere.
Get the right chocolate consistency. If your chocolate is too thick or not runny enough add some coconut oil or these paramount crystals.
Storage Instructions
You can store these Halloween Rice Krispie Treats at room temperature for up to 3 days, covered in plastic wrap or in an airtight container. Make sure to store in a cool area to keep the chocolate from melting.
Need more Halloween Inspiration & Treat Ideas?
Halloween Hot Chocolate – You’ll also love this spooky green white hot chocolate, perfect for a chilly Halloween night!
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I make Rice Krispie treats the night before?
Yes, these are the perfect make-ahead treats. Just be sure to store away in a cool area covered in plastic wrap or an airtight container. You can even wrap them individually for personal treats.
How do you wrap rice crispy treats?
If you want to wrap your rice crispy treats, the best way is to use food-safe cellophane bags. You can wrap them individually and tie them off with a festive ribbon.
How do you cut Rice Krispie Treats without sticking?
Your Rice Krispie Treats should be fully set before cutting. But to be safe, you can spray your knife or cookie cutter with a nonstick spray and make your cuts.
Let me know if you try a batch of these cute and not so spooky Halloween Rice Krispie Treats! I’m sure these will make a sweet impression at your next Halloween party.
Halloween Rice Krispie Treats
Fun cute and not so spooky rice krispie treats for Halloween parties and more! Soft and chewy treats perfect for all your fall events.
Ingredients
- 10 oz bag marshmallows
- ¼ cup butter
- 6 cups rice cereal
- 1 tsp vanilla
- pinch of salt, optional
- 600g white chocolate or candy melts
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Add the marshmallows, stirring until melted.
- Next stir in some vanilla and a pinch of salt (if desired).
- Pour in the rice krispie cereal and mix until fully coated in the melted marshmallows.
- Using a rubber spatula with a little non-stick spray, press the rice krispies into a prepared pan and let it cool completely, at room temperature.
- Once completely cooled, pour on some melted white chocolate, smoothing with an offset spatula.
- Take some melted chocolate, and pour a quarter size circle onto parchment paper.
- Using the back of a spoon or an offset spatula, pull the chocolate down/out into a ghost shape and allow it to set.
- Remove from parchment paper and stick to a rice krispie treat with a little chocolate.
- Using a piping bag filled with melted chocolate, drizzle on chocolate or decorate in your choice of colors, Halloween sprinkles, or other festive decorations.
- Punch out festive sayings onto fondant, with a stamp or hand pipe with melted chocolate.
- Apply to rice krispie treat with a little melted chocolate.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt some marshmallows for 60 seconds until melted. Allow the marshmallows to cool slightly before use.
- Spray your hands with some non-stick spray (or you can wear gloves) and grab a glob of melted marshmallow pulling between your fingertips to create webs.
- Wrap and pull the marshmallow webbing around the rice krispie treat.
- For the spider, coat a marshmallow in your desired colored chocolate and allow it to set, this will be the body.
- Then with melted chocolate, pipe the legs on parchment paper and stick the body in the center, allow everything to set together.
- Once set, remove from parchment paper and with a little melted chocolate apply to the rice kripsie treat.
Ghost Rice Krispies
Boo! Eeek! Rice Krispies
Spider Web Rice Krispies
Notes
I like to use a 10x10 cake pan, which gets me nine 3x3 rice krispie treats. Feel free to use any baking / cake pan you have on hand. You can also double the recipe if you want thicker rice krispies.
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