Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats (Print-Friendly Version)
Gooey, crunchy pumpkin-flavored rice krispie treats shaped for festive fall fun.
# Ingredients:
→ Base
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1/4 cup unsalted butter
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4 cups miniature marshmallows
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5 drops orange gel food coloring
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6 cups crispy rice cereal
→ Decoration
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1/3 cup semi-sweet chocolate baking chunks
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Green M&M candies, halved
# Steps:
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Over medium-low heat, melt the butter in a large saucepan. Add the miniature marshmallows and stir continuously until fully melted and smooth.
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Stir in the orange gel food coloring until the mixture is evenly colored. Remove the pan from heat.
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Fold the crispy rice cereal into the marshmallow mixture until evenly coated. Allow the mixture to cool for 15 to 20 minutes until safe to handle.
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Lightly coat a large cookie or ice cream scoop with nonstick cooking spray. Scoop out the mixture and firmly press it into large balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
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Microwave chocolate chunks in a small microwave-safe bowl at 50% power for 30-second intervals, stirring until fully melted.
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Dip a chocolate chunk in melted chocolate and press it onto each rice krispie ball as a pumpkin stem. Press two green M&M halves alongside the stem for leaves, using melted chocolate to secure if needed.
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Allow the decorated pumpkins to set for approximately 10 minutes before serving.
# Notes & Tips:
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Use fresh crispy rice cereal for maximum crunch. Cooling the mixture quickly in the refrigerator helps firm it for shaping. Spray hands and scoop with cooking spray to prevent sticking.