As the temperatures begin to dip, there's nothing more cozy than staying in and warming up with a tasty meal or baked goods. I am already dreaming of fall food and treats that I can whip up in my kitchen.
Rice Krispies Treats are one of my favorite sweet snacks to dress up and get a little creative with. The classic treats are always a crowd-pleaser, but when you turn them into fall shapes — like maple leaves or pumpkins — it just really takes them up a notch.
The recipe is an easy and very kid-friendly recipe, great for any fall holiday. Plus, the treats look pretty and are a good-tasting dessert.
It’s a recipe kids and adults alike will love, and is easy enough to whip up for a snack or fall event.
Follow the step-by-step guide in the video to see how easy these are to make.
What you need:
- Marshmallows
- Rice Krispies Treats cereal
- Maple leaf cookie cutter
- Butter
- Food coloring
- Tootsie Rolls
- Green Fruit Roll-ups
Instructions:
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Follow instructions for making traditional Rice Krispies Treats. (Melt butter in large saucepan on low heat. Add marshmallows; cook until marshmallows are completely melted and mixture is well blended, stirring constantly.)
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Add in food coloring, using various fall colors like orange, red, brown.
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Mix in cereal.
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Spread out mixture onto a pan. Let cool 15 minutes.
To make the fall leaves, simply use a fall maple leaf cookie cutter to make the shapes.
To make the fall pumpkins:
- Roll the orange Rice Krispies Treats mixture into small balls.
- Use a Tootsie Roll for the stem.
- Use a small piece of green Fruit Roll-Up for a leaf.
Now they're ready to eat and enjoy!
I had a lot of fun making these, and they’re easy enough that kids can help, too. They are the perfect treat for a fall day.
Plus, the possibilities are endless as far as how to decorate them and what shapes to make.
The verdict is in: I'd love to get these in my trick-or-treat basket today (or any day, for that matter!)
Have you ever made any other holiday shaped or themed Rice Krispies Treats? If so, tell us in the comments.
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