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Candy Corn Rice Krispie Treats
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Candy Corn Rice Krispie Treats

Candy Corn Rice Krispie Treats are a perfect fall treat. Rice cereal mixed with marshmallows and candy corn to create a fun and tasty dessert.
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword candy corn, krispies, rice krispie cereal
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cool 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 9
Calories 201kcal

Ingredients

  • 6 tbsp butter - divided into 3-portions - 2 tbsp each
  • 6 cups mini marshmallows - divided into 3-portions - 2 cups each
  • 6 cups rice krispies cereal - divided into 3-portions - 2 cups each
  • ¼ cup candy corn + more for decoration
  • ¼ tsp yellow gel food coloring
  • ¼ tsp orange gel food coloring

Instructions

  • Line an 8x8 pan with parchment paper and then spray with non-stick spray. Set aside.

Yellow layer

  • In a medium-size saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter, and 2 cups of the marshmallows over medium/low heat until completely smooth and melted.
  • Remove from the heat and add about ¼ tsp yellow gel food coloring. Mix until the marshmallow mixture is evenly tinted.
  • Then add in 2 cups of the rice krispies cereal and fold until the cereal is evenly coated with the marshmallow mixture.
  • Press the yellow mixture into the bottom of your prepared pan and set aside.

Orange layer

  • In a medium-size saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter, and 2 cups of the marshmallows over medium/low heat until completely smooth and melted.
  • Remove from heat and immediately add the ¼ cup of candy corn. Stir until the candy corn is completely melted.
  • Add in orange food coloring if a deeper orange color is desired.
  • Then add in 2 cups of the rice krispies cereal and fold until the cereal is evenly coated with the marshmallow mixture.
  • Press into the pan on top of the yellow layer.

White layer

  • In a medium-size saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter, and 2 cups of the marshmallows over medium/low heat until completely smooth and melted.
  • Then add in 2 cups of the rice krispies cereal and fold until the cereal is evenly coated with the marshmallow mixture.
  • Press on top of the orange layer.
  • Immediately press more candy corn into the white layer if desired for decoration.
  • Allow cereal treats to cool completely (about 30-40 minutes) before cutting and serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 201kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 149mg | Potassium: 39mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 13mg | Iron: 6mg | Net Carbohydrates: 48g