Description

These no bake jack-o’-lantern Rice Krispie treats are fun, festive, and perfect for Halloween! Made with browned butter, orange chocolate, and spooky faces kids will love.

Ingredients

For the Brown Butter Rice Krispie Treats:

4 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 (10-ounce) bag mini marshmallows

5 cups Rice Krispies cereal

¼ teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For Decorating:

1½ cups orange candy melts
or white chocolate chips + orange gel food coloring

1–2 teaspoons coconut oil (optional, for smoother melting)

Black melting candy or melted chocolate for faces

Pumpkin-shaped cookie cutter

Parchment paper

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Instructions

Step 1: Make the Rice Krispie Treats

Melt butter in a large pot over medium heat, stirring until it foams and browns (about 5–7 minutes).

Lower the heat, stir in marshmallows and salt until melted. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.

Add Rice Krispies and mix to coat evenly.

Press mixture into a parchment-lined 13×9-inch pan (or use ¾ of the pan for thicker treats). Let cool completely before cutting.

Step 2: Cut into Pumpkins

Use a pumpkin-shaped cookie cutter to cut out shapes.

Reuse scraps by pressing them back into the cutter.

Step 3: Melt the Chocolate

In a microwave-safe bowl, melt orange candy melts (or white chocolate + orange food coloring) in 30-second intervals.

Add 1–2 teaspoons of coconut oil for a smoother, easier dip.

Step 4: Dip and Decorate

Dip each pumpkin treat into the orange chocolate and let excess drip off. Place on parchment to set.

Once the chocolate is slightly set, draw jack-o’-lantern faces using melted black chocolate, decorating gel, or candy eyes.

Let the decorations set fully before serving or packaging.

Notes

For thicker treats, only fill part of the 13×9 pan.

Use oil-based or gel coloring for chocolate (not water-based).

Let chocolate coating set slightly before decorating to prevent smearing.

Store in an airtight container at room temp for up to 3 days.

Chill briefly if needed, but bring to room temp before serving to avoid condensation.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dessert, Snack
Method: No-Bake
Cuisine: American