Easy Rice Krispie Monster Treats Recipe
These Easy Rice Krispie Monster Treats are a fun and festive twist on the classic Rice Krispie treats, featuring a crispy, gooey base dipped in colorful candy melts, decorated with candy eyes and sprinkles to create adorable monster faces. Perfect for Halloween parties or a playful snack any time of year!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Rice Krispie Treat Base
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 10 ounces mini marshmallows
- 5 cups crispy rice cereal
Monster Decoration
- 2 cups candy melts
- Candy eyes (assorted sizes)
- 3 tablespoons sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare the Rice Krispie Treats: In a large pot over medium-low heat, melt the butter carefully. Add the mini marshmallows and stir continuously until the mixture is completely smooth and melted. Remove the pot from heat.
- Combine with Cereal: Add the crispy rice cereal to the marshmallow mixture. Using a rubber spatula coated with cooking spray to prevent sticking, gently but thoroughly stir until all the cereal is evenly coated.
- Shape the Treats: Evenly press the rice Krispie mixture into a 9″ x 9″ pan lined with parchment paper. Press firmly to ensure the mixture is compact. Allow the pan to cool and set for about 40 minutes.
- Cut into Shapes: Once fully cooled and set, carefully remove the treats from the pan and cut them into evenly sized rectangles to form the base of your monster treats.
- Melt the Candy Coating: Following the package instructions, gently melt the candy melts until smooth and fluid for easy dipping.
- Dip and Coat: Dip each rectangle halfway into the melted candy coating. Use a butter knife to smooth and spread the candy to cover all desired areas evenly for a neat monster look. Place the coated treats onto parchment paper to set.
- Decorate Your Monsters: While the candy coating is still warm, gently press candy eyes into the treats in assorted sizes to create facial features. Use sprinkles to add ‘hair’ and personalize the monsters.
- Allow to Set: Let the treats rest on parchment paper for 45 minutes or until the candy coating has hardened fully. Once set, they are ready to serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Use a butter knife coated with cooking spray to spread the sticky marshmallow mixture easily.
- For best results, cool the treats completely before cutting to avoid crumbling.
- You can substitute candy melts with colored chocolate melts in different shades for more creative monsters.
- Store leftover treats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Ensure the candy melts are not overheated to prevent scorching and clumping.
Keywords: Rice Krispie Treats, Monster Treats, Halloween Snacks, Candy Melt Treats, Fun Desserts, Kid-Friendly Snacks
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