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pumpkin rice krispies treats
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Pumpkin Rice Krispies Treats

Pumpkin Rice Krispies Treats are a quick and easy treat for fall. Classic marshmallow rice krispie treats with orange jello can be decorated for Halloween, Thanksgiving or any harvest festival.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Keyword: fall rice krispies treats, halloween treats, orange rice krispies treats, Thanksgiving treats
Servings: 18 pumpkins
Calories: 264kcal
Author: Milisa

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 10 ounces mini marshmallows
  • 1 box 3 ounces orange jello
  • 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
  • 18 pretzel sticks
  • green cookie icing
  • chocolate cookie icing or black decorator icing

Instructions

  • Melt butter in a large non-stick skillet over medium heat. Add marshmallows and stir continually with a wooden spoon until marshmallows are completely melted.
  • Remove from heat and stir in dry jello powder, stirring until completely combined.
  • Stir in cereal, mixing until completely coated.
  • Set aside a few minutes to cool slightly.
  • Butter your hands and scoop into about 1 1/2 - 2 inch balls, rolling between your hands forming into round balls.
  • Press a pretzel stick into the top of each ball.
  • Set on a parchment lined baking sheet.
  • Dip pretzel sticks in green icing.
  • Use chocolate or black icing to make Jack-O-Latern faces if desired.
  • Cool completely.

Notes

Store in an airtight container up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 264kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 461mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g