Description
Create festive Candy Corn Rice Krispies treats for Halloween. These no-bake bars are layered in yellow, orange, and white to resemble candy corn. They are chewy, colorful, and simple enough for kids to help make, perfect for parties or spooky snack tables.
Ingredients
Scale
- Yellow Layer:
- 2½ cups mini marshmallows
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Big pinch of salt
- 5 drops yellow food gel
- 2¼ cups crisp rice cereal
- Orange Layer:
- 1¾ cups mini marshmallows
- 2 tablespoons butter
- Big pinch of salt
- 5 drops yellow food gel
- 1–2 drops red food gel
- 1¼ cups + 2 tablespoons crisp rice cereal
- White Layer:
- ¾ cup mini marshmallows
- 1 tablespoon butter
- Big pinch of salt
- ¾ cup crisp rice cereal
Instructions
- Grease an 8- or 9-inch round cake pan with butter or nonstick spray.
- For the yellow layer, melt marshmallows, butter, and salt in a microwave-safe bowl. Stir in yellow food coloring until uniform, then add crisp rice cereal and mix well.
- Press the yellow mixture into a ring around the outer edge of the prepared pan, using buttered hands or wax paper to prevent sticking. Work quickly as the mixture cools fast.
- For the orange layer, repeat the melting and mixing process with marshmallows, butter, salt, yellow, and red food coloring. Mix in the crisp rice cereal and press this layer inside the yellow ring.
- For the white layer, melt the final batch of marshmallows, butter, and salt. Stir in the crisp rice cereal and press into the center of the pan.
- Let the Candy Corn Rice Krispies cool at room temperature for at least 2 hours until set.
- Once set, slice the treats into wedges, like a cake, to reveal the distinct candy corn layers.
Notes
- Grease your hands or use wax paper when pressing layers to prevent sticking.
- Work quickly as marshmallow mixtures set fast; gently warm again in the microwave for 5-10 seconds if needed.
- Use food gel coloring for vibrant colors without altering texture.
- Slice with a buttered sharp knife for clean cuts.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Halloween Treats
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wedge
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg