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    Home » Candy and Truffles

    Pumpkin Rice Crispy Treats

    10/24/2022 | Last updated: 10/23/2023
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    Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats

    Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats are easy to make for a Halloween or Thanksgiving dessert! These pumpkin shaped rice krispie treats are the best!

    pumpkin rice Krispy treat on a plate

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    These Pumpkin Rice Krispies are the perfect Halloween treats for kids!

    Simply made with the classic Rice Krispies cereal, marshmallows, and butter - this dessert takes only 15 minutes to make. Get creative and add your own decorations to suit your party's theme!

    three krispy treats on a plate, one with a bite taken out

    What I love most about Fall is all the fun and delicious desserts that can be made! Like these Halloween Cake Pops or Easy Caramel Popcorn!

    If you are looking for a traditional recipe, try these Gooey Homemade Rice Krispie Treats.

    Why you'll love Pumpkin Shaped Rice Krispie Treats

    • Easy: Some of the easiest treats to make. Perfect for the kiddos, they can help too!
    • Cheap: With ingredients you likely have on hand, this is a delicious, budget-friendly snack!
    • Total Party Food: Need a treat for a kid's Halloween party? Or your own? Your guests will love these cute pumpkin treats.

    Ingredients to make Rice Krispie Treat Pumpkins

    To make these rice krispie treats you'll need:

    • Rice krispies cereal
    • Mini marshmallows
    • Salted butter
    • Orange food coloring
    • Green decorative frosting
    • Pretzel sticks
    overhead of ingredients

    How To Make Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats

    Here's how to make pumpkin shaped rice krispie treats:

    1. In a large saucepan combine the marshmallows and butter and stir over medium heat until the ingredients have melted, stirring consistently.
    2. Add 4-5 drops of orange food coloring to the pot and stir until it has been fully incorporated.
    3. Add in your rice Krispies while continuing to stir the marshmallows and butter.
    4. Split the mixture into 6 equal sections and roll each one into a sphere and place them on a sheet pan.
    5. Place one pretzel in the middle of each sphere to give the appearance of a stem and use the decorative frosting to create a vine on each sphere.
    6. Allow to cool completely, serve, and enjoy!
    melted marshmallows and butter in a pan
    rice krispy cereal added to a pan
    orange rice krispys mixed together in a pan
    pumpkin rice krispy treats put together on a baking sheet to set

    Pumpkin Rice Krispies Treat storage

    Should You Refrigerate Rice Krispie Treats?: Rice krispie treats do not need to be refrigerated! They may, however, keep longer if stored in the fridge. Refrigerate for up to 1 week.

    How Long Will Homemade Rice Krispie Treats Stay Fresh? Store rice krispie treats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. To help maintain their chewiness, store them with a slice of bread.

    Freezing: Yes! Before freezing make sure they've cooled completely. I'd recommend wrapping them each in wax paper and then storing them in an airtight container. This will prevent them from sticking and freezing together.

    pumpkin krispy treat on a plate

    Pumpkin Rice Crispy Treats substitutions

    Rice Krispies Cereal: We don't recommend substituting rice krispie cereal, if you'd like to use the chocolate cereal, that works well too!

    Mini Marshmallows: Marshmallow fluff is a great alternative to whole marshmallows.

    Salted Butter: Butter is essential to this recipe. We haven't tried it with dairy-free butter but it might work!

    Orange Food Coloring: Using either gel or liquid food coloring will work. However, liquid food coloring is cheaper, easier to find, and mixes very well with melted marshmallows.

    Green Decorative Frosting: You can find this premade in a tube at your local grocery store. Or mix up your own with white frosting and food coloring.

    Pretzel Sticks: Get creative! Straight small sticks work well for simple stems. Use broken pieces of twisted pretzels to get different effects.

    Pumpkin Rice Krispies Treat tips & variations

    • Chocolate: Swap out for chocolate rice krispie cereal for added color and flavor.
    • Jack-O-Lanterns: Use black decorative frosting to make eyes and a mouth!
    • Shapes: Not all pumpkins look the same, try tall ones, fat ones, and slanted ones. The options are endless.
    a person holding onto a pumpkin krispy treat

    Serving Pumpkin Shaped Rice Krispie Treats

    How do they maintain shape at room temp when serving? If you are having trouble getting your rice Krispies to stay in their proper shape you may have to cut back on the butter by one or two tablespoons.

    Alternatively, you may need to allow them to cool longer before you handle the mixture. It is important to place the treats in the fridge or freezer as soon as you are done decorating them so the rice Krispies are able to set properly and hold their shape.

    Will they fall apart if left out too long? One of the main reasons rice krispies will fall apart is not using enough marshmallows and butter. Without those, they'll become dry and start to crumble. Be sure to store in an airtight container as well to avoid drying out.

    Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats Recipe FAQs

    Why Do My Rice Krispie Treats Get Hard?

    A few reasons why your rice krispie treats may turn out hard. Measuring your ingredients correctly is always important, using too much rice krispie cereal can result in hard treats. Alternatively, cooking your marshmallow mixture on high heat will cause the sugars to harden. Cook the marshmallows on low-medium heat to ensure your treats stay chewy. Lastly, using fresh marshmallows will prevent hard treats. To soften hard rice krispie treats, store them with a slice of bread.

    What Can I Use Instead of Marshmallow For Rice Krispie Treats?

    If you don’t have any marshmallows, marshmallow fluff can make a great substitute! According to the official Kraft website, you can substitute 4 cups of marshmallows for a 7 oz container of marshmallow fluff. Following that conversion, simply use one and a half containers for this recipe.

    How far in advance can I make rice crispy treats for a party?

    You can make these rice crispy treats for a party up to 2-3 days (if stored at room temperature) or 1 week (if refrigerated) in advance. Store them in an airtight container to maintain freshness and prevent them from becoming stale.

    What makes rice krispie treats soggy?

    Rice Krispie Treats can become soggy if exposed to excessive moisture. To prevent sogginess, ensure your marshmallow mixture is properly cooked and allow the treats to cool and set in a dry environment.

    What happens if you put too much butter in Rice Krispie Treats?

    Adding too much butter can make your Rice Krispie Treats greasy and overly soft.

    More Fall Treats You'll Love

    • Halloween Cake Pops
    • No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecakes
    • Pumpkin Spice Cookies
    • Easy Pumpkin Bars
    • Instant Pot Pumpkin Cheesecake
    three krispy treats on a plate, one with a bite taken out

    Pumpkin Rice Krispies Treat Recipe

    Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats are easy to make for a Halloween or Thanksgiving dessert! These pumpkin shaped rice krispie treats are the best!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: halloween pumpkin rice krispies, pumpkin rice krispies, pumpkin rice krispies treat, rice krispie pumpkins
    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Cooling Time: 1 hour hour
    Total Time: 1 hour hour 20 minutes minutes
    Servings: 12 mini rice krispie pumpkins
    Calories: 188kcal

    Ingredients

    • 5 cups rice krispies cereal
    • 10 oz mini marshmallows
    • 8 tablespoons salted butter
    • orange food coloring
    • green decorative frosting
    • 6 dipping pretzel sticks

    Instructions

    • In a large saucepan combine the marshmallows and butter and stir over medium heat until the ingredients have melted, stirring consistently.
    • Add a 4-5 drops of orange food coloring (or more depending on the desired color) to the pot and stir until it has been fully incorporated.
    • Add in your rice Krispies while continuing to stir the marshmallows and butter. Continue to stir until the rice Krispies are completely coated.
    • Allow the rice Krispies to cool slightly and spray your hands with nonstick cooking spray. Split the mixture into 6 equal sections and roll each one into a sphere and place them on a sheet pan.
    • Place one pretzel in the middle of each sphere to give the appearance of a stem and use the decorative frosting to create a vine on each sphere.
    • Allow to cool completely, serve, and enjoy!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1rice krispie treat | Calories: 188kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 147mg | Potassium: 19mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 1009IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 4mg
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    1. Kathy Sabatine

      July 23, 2022 at 2:21 pm

      I just found your site and after checking it out, it is great. It is evident that you seem to have covered so many areas that could possibly raise questions. The pictures are your wonderful icing on the top of tasty and quick desserts.

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    2. Nichole

      October 20, 2023 at 5:54 pm

      5 stars
      Easy, delicious & a big hit both times I made them.

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