Description
These Marshmallow Rice Krispies Brains are creepy, cute, and gooey Halloween treats made with classic cereal, marshmallows, and a spooky twist. Perfect for parties, kids, and themed dessert tables!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 package (10 oz) mini marshmallows
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- Red food coloring or red gel food coloring
- Pink food coloring (optional)
- Cooking spray or butter (for greasing molds)
- Candy eyeballs or red gel for decoration
- Brain-shaped silicone molds (recommended)
Optional Mix-ins:
- Chopped candy
- Halloween sprinkles
- Mini chocolate chips
Instructions
- Prepare Molds: Lightly spray or butter your brain molds. Set aside on a tray.
- Melt Ingredients: In a saucepan over low heat, melt butter. Add marshmallows and stir until fully melted.
- Add Color: Stir in red and optional pink food coloring to reach desired hue. Mix thoroughly.
- Combine with Cereal: Remove from heat and stir in Rice Krispies cereal until coated.
- Mold Brains: Quickly press mixture into molds or hand-shape into brain forms. Press firmly.
- Set: Let sit for 30 minutes in the fridge or at room temperature to firm up.
- Decorate: Drizzle red gel in grooves and add candy eyes for spooky effect.
- Serve: Display on a spooky tray and enjoy your creepy treats!
Notes
- Use gloves: Helpful for shaping by hand without sticking.
- Layer color: Add a little food coloring at a time to control the shade.
- Press firmly: Helps shapes hold detail from the molds.
- Chill molds: Slight chilling helps hold brain shapes better.
- Storage: Keep in airtight container at room temp for 3 days or refrigerate up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brain
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 105mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Rice Krispies Brains, Halloween Rice Krispies Treats, spooky snacks for kids, marshmallow treats Halloween, no bake Halloween recipes