🎃💚 Want to wow the kids this Halloween with a dessert that’s as spooky as it is sweet? These Frankenstein Rice Krispie Treats are the answer! With their bright green color, candy hair, and edible eyes, they’re guaranteed to steal the show on your party table. And the best part? They’re quick, affordable, and perfect for little helpers in the kitchen.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- ✅ Festive & fun – Brings Frankenstein to life in edible form!
- ✅ Kid-friendly – Perfect for school parties or trick-or-treat gatherings.
- ✅ Quick to make – Ready in less than 30 minutes.
- ✅ No baking required – Just melt, mix, shape, and decorate.
- ✅ Customizable – Add your own twist with candy decorations.
Ingredient Information
To make these monster treats, you’ll need:
- Rice Krispies cereal – The crunchy base.
- Marshmallows – The gooey binder.
- Butter – Adds richness and keeps texture soft.
- Green food coloring – For Frankenstein’s iconic skin.
- Candy eyes – Brings character to life.
- Chocolate chips or black icing – For hair, mouth, and scars.
- Mini marshmallows or pretzel sticks – Perfect bolts for Frankenstein’s “neck.”
📌 Tip: Gel food coloring works best for a vibrant green shade without thinning the mixture.
Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Prepare Your Pan
- Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Grease lightly to prevent sticking.
2. Melt & Color
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat.
- Stir in marshmallows until smooth.
- Add green food coloring until the mixture reaches Frankenstein green.
3. Mix & Press
- Stir in Rice Krispies cereal until evenly coated.
- Quickly press the mixture into the prepared pan using a greased spatula.
- Let cool for 10 minutes.
4. Cut & Decorate
- Slice into rectangles.
- Dip tops in melted chocolate for “hair.”
- Press in candy eyes, draw mouths and scars with icing.
- Add mini marshmallow halves or pretzel sticks as bolts.
5. Set & Serve
- Let the chocolate set for 10 minutes.
- Arrange on a platter and enjoy!
Storage Information
- Room Temperature: Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Refrigerator: Keeps up to 1 week but may firm up.
- Freezer: Wrap individually in wax paper and freeze up to 6 weeks.
Helpful Tips
- Grease your spatula to keep the marshmallow mixture from sticking.
- Work quickly when mixing—Rice Krispies set fast.
- Let kids decorate their own Frankenstein faces for extra fun.
- For softer treats, don’t overpack the mixture into the pan.
Variations
- Vegan Version: Use vegan marshmallows and dairy-free butter.
- Different Monsters: Swap colors to make mummies (white), pumpkins (orange), or ghosts.
- Extra Sweet: Add M&Ms or candy corn as decorations.
- Spooky Pops: Insert lollipop sticks to make Frankenstein pops.
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q: Can I make these ahead of time?
A: Yes! Make them a day in advance and store in an airtight container.
Q: Can kids help decorate?
A: Definitely—they’ll love adding eyes, mouths, and scars!
Q: Can I use homemade marshmallows?
A: Yes, but it’s easier with store-bought for consistency.
Q: How do I cut neat shapes?
A: Grease a sharp knife with butter or cooking spray before slicing.
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PrintFrankenstein Rice Krispie Treats
These Frankenstein Rice Krispie Treats are a spooky, fun, and easy Halloween dessert that kids will adore! Made with gooey marshmallows, crispy cereal, and colorful decorations, they’re the perfect no-bake Halloween recipe.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 20 mins
- Yield: 12
Ingredients
– 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
– 1 (10 oz) bag marshmallows
– 3 tbsp butter
– Green food coloring
– 1/2 cup chocolate chips or black icing
– Candy eyes
– Mini marshmallows or pretzel sticks for bolts
Instructions
1. Line a 9×13 pan with parchment paper and lightly grease.
2. Melt butter in a large pot, add marshmallows, and stir until smooth.
3. Add green food coloring and mix well.
4. Stir in Rice Krispies until evenly coated.
5. Press mixture into pan and let cool slightly.
6. Cut into rectangles.
7. Dip tops in melted chocolate for hair.
8. Add candy eyes, draw mouths and scars with icing.
9. Attach marshmallow halves or pretzels for bolts.
10. Let set before serving.
Notes
You can prepare these a day in advance and decorate just before serving. For party fun, set up a decoration station for kids.