Description
These Candy Corn Rice Krispie Treats are festive, colorful, and fun for Halloween! With chewy marshmallow layers in the iconic candy corn colors, they’re a no-bake, kid-friendly dessert that’s ready in under 30 minutes. Perfect for parties, classroom events, or spooky movie nights, these treats are the ultimate Halloween Rice Krispie candy corn recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter, divided
- 3 cups mini marshmallows, divided into 3 equal parts
- 3 cups Rice Krispies cereal, divided
- Yellow food coloring
- Orange food coloring
- Mini candy corns or sprinkles (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare Pan: Line a 6×6 or 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease.
- Make White Layer: Melt 1 tbsp butter over low heat. Stir in 1 cup marshmallows until smooth. Add 1 cup cereal and mix quickly. Press into bottom of pan.
- Make Orange Layer: Melt 1 tbsp butter, stir in 1 cup marshmallows, and add orange food coloring. Mix with 1 cup cereal and press evenly over the white layer.
- Make Yellow Layer: Repeat the process with yellow food coloring. Press firmly over orange layer.
- Set & Slice: Let cool for 15–20 minutes. Slice into bars or wedges and garnish with candy corn or sprinkles.
Notes
- Use fresh marshmallows for the softest, chewiest texture.
- Do not overcook marshmallows—low heat is key to avoid toughness.
- Work quickly when layering to keep colors distinct.
- Press each layer down with a buttered spatula or wax paper for clean layers.
- Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg