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Rice Krispie Treat Ghosts Recipe

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Delightfully spooky and fun, these Rice Krispie Treat Ghosts are a perfect Halloween treat. Made with classic marshmallow and Rice Krispies cereal, enhanced with white chocolate for extra creaminess, and detailed with dark cocoa candy melt eyes, these ghostly confections are easy to make and sure to impress kids and adults alike with their cute and festive appearance.

Ingredients

Scale

Chocolate Eyes

  • 2 ounces dark cocoa candy melts

Rice Krispie Treat Ghosts

  • 7 cups Rice Krispies Cereal
  • 6 tablespoons salted butter
  • 16 ounces mini marshmallows
  • 6 ounces white candy melts or white chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Melt Candy Melts: Melt the dark cocoa candy melts in the microwave using 30-second bursts on high power, stirring after each burst until fully melted and smooth.
  2. Pipe Eyes: Pour the melted chocolate into a small zip-top bag and snip off a tip. Pipe 24 small teardrop-shaped eyes onto a parchment paper-lined baking sheet.
  3. Chill Eyes: Freeze the piped chocolate eyes for about 3 minutes until they harden. Remove and set aside at room temperature until needed.
  4. Prepare Bowl and Cereal: Spray a large mixing bowl with baking spray to prevent sticking and pour in the Rice Krispies Cereal. Set aside.
  5. Melt Butter and Marshmallows: Cut butter into small pieces and place it in a medium-large saucepan over low heat. Add marshmallows and white chocolate to the pan.
  6. Heat and Stir Mixture: Stir frequently as the marshmallows and white chocolate melt. When about 75% melted, remove the pan from heat and stir vigorously until completely smooth.
  7. Combine with Cereal: Pour the melted marshmallow mixture over the Rice Krispies cereal. Stir thoroughly until all cereal is evenly coated.
  8. Cool Mixture: Allow the mixture to cool for a few minutes until it is cool enough to handle safely.
  9. Shape Ghosts: Pinch off twelve portions, each approximately 1/2 cup, and roll them into balls. Then shape each ball into a cone, pinching the top to form points and curving the points to resemble ghosts.
  10. Attach Eyes: Press two chocolate eyes onto each shaped ghost. They should stick naturally; if not, attach the eyes using a small amount of the remaining melted candy melts.
  11. Dry: Let the ghosts dry at room temperature for about an hour to set before packaging them in bags or boxes for storage or gifting.

Notes

  • If the candy melts are too thick, add a small amount of vegetable oil to thin for easier piping.
  • Ensure marshmallow mixture is not too hot when shaping to avoid burns.
  • For best shape retention, don’t handle the treats too much once formed.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
  • Use parchment paper to prevent sticking while working with melted chocolate and shaping treats.

Keywords: Rice Krispie Treats, Halloween treats, ghost rice krispies, marshmallow treats, candy melt eyes, no bake dessert

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