rice krispy pumkin treats (so easy!)

Roanoke Rapids, NC
Updated on Sep 16, 2015

Yummy goodness :) Your Orange color can be as light or as bright as you like, depending on your amount of food coloring you desire. Just have fun!

prep time 20 Min
cook time 15 Min
method Stove Top
yield 20-24 servings depending on how big each pumpkin is made.

Ingredients

  • INGREDIENTS 6 CUPS RICE KRISPIE CEREAL 3 TBS BUTTER 10 OZ MARSHMALLOWS (APPROX 1 BAG) RED & YELLOW FOOD COLORING (TO MAKE ORANGE COLOR) 24 TOOTSIE ROLLS 1 GREEN FRUIT ROLL-UP (YOU WILL ONLY BE ABLE TO FIND THE BLUE/GREEN COMBO)
  • MELT YOUR BUTTER IN A LARGE SAUCE PAN OVER LOW HEAT ADD MARSHMALLOWS AND STIR CONSTANTLY UNTIL MELTED REMOVE FROM HEAT ADD APPROX 4 DROPS OF RED FOOD COLORING & 2 DROP YELLOW FOOD COLORING- ADD UNTIL YOU HAVE A NICE BRIGHT ORANGE COLOR

How To Make rice krispy pumkin treats (so easy!)

  • Step 1
    Melt your butter in a large sauce pan over low heat Add marshmallows and stir constantly until melted Remove from heat Add approx 4 drops of red food coloring & 2 drop yellow food coloring- Add until you have a nice bright orange color.
  • Step 2
    Mix in Rice Krispies Form small balls into the shape of a pumpkin (Tip: Add Non-Stick Cooking Spray (Pam) or Crisco to your hands before forming your balls) Cut Tootsie Roll in Half and add a half into each pumpkin while still warm Cut small leaves from the green portion of your Fruit Roll Up.
  • Step 3
    There ya have it! A quick, easy and adorable Pumpkin Rice Krispy Treat recipe. Whip up a batch and everyone who sees them will let you know “how cute” they are. THEY WILL :)

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