Thick and chewy rice krispie treats decorated like Frankenstein for Halloween!
Ingredients
12ouncepackage of mini marshmallows + 18 mini marshmallowsdivided
4Tablespoonsunsalted butter
1teaspoongreen gel food coloring
1teaspoonvanilla extract
¼teaspoonsalt
5cupsrice krispies cereal
1cupchopped chocolate almond bark
9pairs of candy eyes
Black cookie icing
Instructions
Make Rice Krispie Treats:
Lightly spray a 9 x 9 pan with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
Slice the butter into four equal squares. Add the butter and mini marshmallows to a large microwave-safe bowl and microwave for one and a half minutes. Then, stir until smooth.
Once you have a smooth buttery marshmallow mixture, add the vanilla, salt, and green food coloring. Stir until the gooey mixture is a cohesive green color.
Stir the rice cereal into the marshmallow mixture until well-combined.
Transfer the ceral mixture to the baking pan and gently press into an even layer.
Allow the rice krispies treats to set in the pan for 1-3 hours.
Once they’ve cooled and firmed up, slice the treats into 9 equal squares.
Decorate:
Place a piece of parchment or wax paper aside to set the rice kripsies on after dipping them in chocolate.
Add the chopped chocolate almond bark to a small microwave-safe bowl and melt for one minute. Stir then microwave for another 30 seconds. Stir again until smooth.
Dip the top ½ - ¾ inch of each rice krispie square into the melted chocolate to create Frankenstein’s hair. When pulling the rice kripsie out of the chocolate, let the chocolate drip off before placing it on the wax paper set aside. Let the chocolate-dipped rice krispies harden on the wax paper.
Dot the back of each candy eye with black icing and place the eyes in the center of the face.
Use the icing to draw a mouth and a line of stitches on Frankenstein's forehead.
Place a dot of icing on one of the flat sides of a mini marshmallow and press on the side of the treat to create the bolt going through his neck. Repeat on the other side with another marshmallow.
Repeat until all the treats are fully decorated.
Notes
Total measurement for mini marshmallows is 6 ¼ cups: 6 cups for the rice krispie treats and ¼ cup (18 mini marshmallows) to use for decorating.Microwaves operate at different strengths of power and some need more time than others. If you need more time to melt the marshmallows or chocolate, microwave them at additional 10-second increments, stirring between intervals.To make rice krispies treats on the stovetop: Melt the butter and marshmallows in a dutch oven or large pot over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally. Once the marshmallows have melted mix in the salt, vanilla, and food coloring, Remove from heat and mix in the rice cereal until well-coated. Coat your hands with non-stick cooking spray or butter before pressing your rice krispies into the pan. This will help to keep the sticky rice cereal mixture from sticking to you. Separating your hands from the sticky rice cereal mixture with a sheet of parchment or wax paper will work too.When pressing the cereal into the pan press gently. If you press too hard, the rice krispies will be compact and lose their airy, fluffy texture. Press gently!Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.