Candy Corn Rice Krispies Treats

close up of yellow and orange rice krispie treats with candy corn on top

5 from 5 votes

Created by: Fun Cookie Recipes

9 servings

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Total Time 1

These festive Candy Corn Rice Krispie Treats are perfect for fall and Halloween. A classic treat that is colored and flavored just like candy corn! They're so much fun to make, and even more fun to share.

Equipment

8-inch square pan

Parchment paper

Saucepan

Spatula

Ingredients

▢ 6 tablespoons unsalted butter divided into 3-2 tablespoon portions
▢ 6 cups mini marshmallows divided into 3-2 cup portions
▢ 6 cups Rice Krispies divided into 3-2 cup portions
▢ ¼ cup candy corn and more for decorating
▢ Orange gel food coloring
▢ Yellow gel food coloring

Instructions

Line an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper and butter it well or use baking spray to grease it.
In a medium saucepan, over low-medium heat, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and 2 cups of marshmallows until you get a smooth mixture. Remove from heat, and add yellow food coloring, mix until the mixture is uniformly colored.
Add 2 cups of Rice Krispies and fold until coated. Pour the yellow mixture into the bottom of the pan, and press it with buttered hands or a greased spatula (the mixture will be sticky!). Set aside.
Again, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and 2 cups of marshmallows over medium-low heat in a saucepan until smooth. Remove from heat and add about a fourth cup of candy corn. Stir until the candies are completely melted. Add the orange food coloring to make a deeper orange color.
Add 2 cups of Rice Krispies and fold until coated. Pour the orange mixture into the pan over the yellow layer, and press it with buttered hands or a greased spatula. Set aside.
For the final layer, repeat with butter and marshmallows, remove from heat and add the remaining 2 cups of Rice Krispies until coated. Pour the white layer over the orange layer (while still warm!), and press with buttered hands or a greased spatula.
Top with candy corn, and allow the desserts to cool for 30-40 minutes before removing from pan and cutting into squares or triangles.

Notes

Use fresh marshmallows. Old marshmallows that are dried out don't melt well, so make sure to use fresh ones that won't melt into a large blobb!
Go slow and stir often. When melting marshmallows with butter, make sure that the saucepan is on low-medium heat (not high!), and do not leave the stove, keep stirring until the mixture is fully melted and smooth.
Press evenly. To create beautiful layers, you have to press the mixture evenly. The mixture will be sticky, and to avoid making a mess butter or grease your hands or spatula.
Let these Halloween Rice Krispie Treats cool! If you try and cut them while they're still warm, they're going to be a sticky mess. I usually wait for 40-60 minutes for them to set, and then cut into them using a sharp knife as firm bars are easier to cut. You can also butter or chill your knife for neater slices.
You can freeze these treats once they're done. Just be sure to wrap them in saran wrap and then store them in a freezer-safe bag or container. Enjoy within 1 month of freezing.

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