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Making Rice Krispies Treats Pumpkins
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Rice Krispies Treats Pumpkins

Easy to make and so much fun. Make Rice Krispies Treats Pumpkins this fall. 
Prep Time12 minutes
Active Time2 minutes
Total Time14 minutes
Course: Snack
Cuisine: American
Yield: 12
Calories: 161cal
Author: Melissa

Equipment

  • 1 saucepan
  • 1 silicone mixing utensil
  • 1 spray oil
  • 1 butter knife

Materials

  • 3 Tbsp. butter unsalted
  • 4 cups Miniature Marshmallows - like Kraft Mini Marshmallows or 1 10 oz. of regular sized marshmallows
  • 6 cups Rice Krispies Cereal
  • 5 drops Orange food coloring - amount will vary. If you don't have orange, you can also mix red and yellow together
  • 12 Tootsie rolls

Instructions

  • Melt the butter over low heat
  • Add the marshmallows and orange food coloring, and mix in
  • Remove from heat and stir in the cereal. Keep stirring until the cereal is taking on the orange color of the marshmallows
  • Shape the Rice Krispies Treats into little balls - about 2 inches in diameter
  • You can use a butter knife to make a little crease in the top of your Tootsie Rolls
  • Push the Tootsie Rolls into the center of the red balls
  • Optional - squeeze green frosting lines onto your pumpkin to resemble a vine

Notes

Nutrition facts are only an estimate 

Nutrition

Calories: 161cal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 122mg | Potassium: 31mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 1031IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 4mg