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Rice Krispie Treat Ghosts Recipe

Rice Krispie Treat Ghosts Recipe
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This fun and festive recipe for Rice Krispie Treat Ghosts combines the classic gooey marshmallow cereal treat with a spooky Halloween twist. Shaped into cute ghost figures and decorated with dark cocoa candy melt eyes, these no-bake treats are perfect for Halloween parties, kids’ snacks, or themed dessert tables. With a creamy blend of melted marshmallows, white chocolate, and crispy Rice Krispies cereal, these ghosts are as delicious as they are adorable.

Ingredients

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Ghost Eyes Decoration

  • 2 ounces dark cocoa candy melts
  • Optional: remaining melted candy melts for attaching eyes

Rice Krispie Treats

  • 7 cups Rice Krispies Cereal
  • 6 tablespoons salted butter
  • 16 ounces mini marshmallows
  • 6 ounces white candy melts or white chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Prepare chocolate eyes: Melt the dark cocoa candy melts in the microwave in 30-second bursts at high power, stirring after each burst until smooth. Pour the melted chocolate into a small zip-top bag and snip off the tip to create a piping bag.
  2. Pipe eyes: Pipe 24 small teardrop-shaped eyes onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Place the sheet in the freezer for about 3 minutes to harden the chocolate eyes. Once hardened, remove and set aside at room temperature.
  3. Prepare cereal mixture: Spray a large mixing bowl with baking spray and pour in the Rice Krispies cereal. Set aside.
  4. Melt butter and marshmallow mixture: Cut the butter into small pieces and place them in a medium-large saucepan over low heat. Add the mini marshmallows and white candy melts or white chocolate chips. Stir frequently until about 75% of the marshmallows and chocolate have melted, then remove from heat and stir vigorously until everything is smooth and fully melted.
  5. Combine with cereal: Pour the melted marshmallow and chocolate mixture over the Rice Krispies cereal in the mixing bowl. Stir gently but thoroughly until the cereal is well coated.
  6. Shape ghosts: Let the mixture cool for a few minutes until it is cool enough to handle but still pliable. Pinch off twelve portions of about ½ cup each and roll them into balls. Shape each ball into a cone, pinching the top into a point. Curve the pointed tops to create a ghostly shape.
  7. Add eyes: Press two chocolate eyes onto each Rice Krispie ghost. The eyes should stick directly; if not, use a little of the remaining melted candy melts to adhere them.
  8. Dry and set: Let the formed ghosts dry and set at room temperature for about one hour before packaging or serving.

Notes

  • Use baking spray on your mixing bowl to prevent the cereal mixture from sticking and making cleanup easier.
  • If candy melts are not available, substitute with white and dark chocolate chips, but monitor melting carefully to avoid burning.
  • For extra flavor, you can add a ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract to the melted marshmallow mixture before combining with the cereal.
  • Store finished treats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
  • To speed up the setting process, ghosts can be refrigerated, but allow them to come to room temperature before serving.

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Keywords: Rice Krispie Treats, Halloween Treats, Ghost Snacks, No-bake Desserts, Halloween Rice Krispies, Marshmallow Treats

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