Description
Sweet candy corn rice krispie treats combine autumn’s favorite colors in a nostalgic Halloween dessert. Marshmallow-bound crispy rice cereal and festive candy corn create a simple, delightful seasonal snack you’ll crave during fall festivities.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 cups (400 g) mini marshmallows
- 6 cups (160 g) Rice Krispies cereal
- 6 tbsps (85 g) unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Yellow gel food coloring
- Orange gel food coloring
- 1 cup candy corn
- Non-stick spray or butter (for greasing the pan)
Instructions
- Preparation: Liberally grease a baking pan with non-stick spray or butter. Line with parchment paper for seamless removal of the treats.
- Marshmallow Fusion: In a large saucepan, gently melt butter over medium heat. Add marshmallows, stirring continuously until they transform into a silky, uniform liquid. Incorporate yellow food coloring to achieve a vibrant candy corn-inspired hue.
- Cereal Integration: Thoroughly fold Rice Krispies into the colored marshmallow mixture, ensuring each crisp kernel is completely coated with the sweet glaze.
- Molding: Transfer the warm mixture into the prepared pan. Use a lightly greased spatula to evenly distribute and compress the mixture, creating a smooth, compact layer.
- Setting: Allow the confection to rest at room temperature for 30-45 minutes, enabling complete solidification and structural stability.
- Finishing: Once cooled, slice into traditional square segments or triangular shapes mimicking candy corn design. Store in an airtight container to maintain optimal freshness and texture.
Notes
- Butter Selection: Choose unsalted butter for better control of sweetness and to prevent over-salting the treats.
- Color Precision: Use gel food coloring instead of liquid for more vibrant, intense yellow without altering mixture consistency.
- Marshmallow Melting: Stir constantly and maintain low-medium heat to prevent burning or scorching, which can create bitter undertones.
- Cooling Technique: Let treats cool completely before cutting to ensure clean, crisp edges and prevent crumbling during slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg