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candy corn Rice Krispie Treats

Published: Oct 26, 2020 · Recipe by: Meaghan Mountford · This post may contain affiliate links.

Candy corn Rice Krispie treats are a fun, no-bake dessert idea for Halloween! 

candy corn Rice Krispie treats

 

Halloween Rice Krispie treats

You know what’s better than candy corn for Halloween? Candy corn Rice Krispie treats, of course. 

As always we start with our never-fail, BEST basic Rice Krispie treats recipe. Here, I adjust the amounts slightly to fit best in the baking pan, but not to worry. I’ve done all the math for you. 

By the way, we have a fantastic FAQ Rice Krispie Treats page to answer every question you might have.  

candy corn Rice Krispie treats

 

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how to make candy corn crispy treats 

TIP: For less sticking and to make cereal treats a breeze, spray cooking spray on your bowls and spatulas. That one step makes such a difference! 

candy corn Rice Krispie treats

 

supplies and ingredients you’ll need:

    • 9-inch round cake pan 
    • non-stick foil OR regular foil or parchment paper 
    • cooking spray
    • 4 1/4 cups Rice Krispies (divided)
    • 8 3/4 ounces marshmallows (divided)
    • 3 1/2 tablespoons European salted butter (divided)
    • orange food coloring 
    • yellow food coloring

 


 

let’s make candy corn cereal treats! 

microwave method 

For the quickest and easiest treats, make in the microwave. Stove-top instructions are below. 

First, line your baking pan with non-stick foil. Or, line the pan with foil or parchment paper and lightly spray with cooking spray. Set aside. 

 

to make the yellow ring, you’ll need:

  • 2 1/4 cups Rice Krispies cereal
  • 4 ounces marshmallows (about 16 regular size or 2 1/3 cup mini)
  • 2 tablespoons salted European butter

Spray a large bowl with cooking spray, add the cereal, and set aside. 

In a microwave-safe bowl, place the marshmallows and butter. Heat on high for one minute. Stir very well, using the residual heat to fully melt the butter and marshmallows. The mixture should be smooth. If needed, microwave for an additional 15 seconds. 

marshmallows and butter for candy corn Rice Krispie treats

 

Stir in yellow food coloring to desired shade. 

preparing candy corn Rice Krispie treats

 

Pour the mixture over the cereal and stir until the cereal is well-coated. 

Transfer to the baking pan and use a greased spatula to create the outer, yellow ring. Shaping the ring will be easier once the treats start to cool. 

Wipe the bottom of the baking pan clean with a paper towel. 

candy corn Rice Krispie treats in baking pan

 

to make the orange ring, you will need:

  • 1 1/4 cup Rice Krispies 
  • 2 3/4 ounces marshmallows (about 9 regular or 1 1/3 cup mini)
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Follow the instructions above, microwaving the marshmallows and butter for 45 seconds, and tint with orange food coloring to desired shade. 

preparing candy corn Rice Krispie treats in baking pan

 

to make the white center, you will need:

  • 3/4 cup Rice Krispies
  • 2 ounces marshmallows (about 8 regular marshmallows or a bit less than 1 1/4 cup mini)
  • 1/2 tablespoon butter

Repeat the process from above, microwaving the marshmallows and butter for 30 seconds. 

preparing candy corn Rice Krispie treats in baking pan

 

Let cool a couple hours. 

Remove the treats from the pan and cut into 8 slices. 

cutting candy corn Rice Krispie treats

 

stove-top method

To prepare Rice Krispie treats on the stove-top, follow all of the instructions above, but to melt the butter and marshmallow mixtures:

  • Begin to melt the butter in a medium-large saucepan set over low heat.
  • Add the marshmallows and stir occasionally until about 75% of them are melted.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and continue to stir until all of the marshmallows have melted. 
  • This process keeps your marshmallows from getting too hot. Overheated marshmallows create hard cereal treats. 

 

candy corn Rice Krispie treats

printable candy corn Rice Krispie treats recipe 

candy corn Rice Krispie treats

candy corn rice krispie treats

Meaghan Mountford
Delicious candy corn Rice Krispie treats for Halloween.
Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 35 mins
Cook Time 3 mins
Rest for 2 hrs
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 pieces
Calories 227 kcal

Equipment

  • 9-inch circle baking pan
  • orange food coloring
  • Yellow food coloring

Ingredients
  

yellow ring

  • 2 1/4 cups Rice Krispies
  • 4 ounces marshmallows about 16 regular OR 2 1/3 cup mini
  • 2 tablespoons salted European butter

orange ring

  • 1 1/4 cups Rice Krispies
  • 2 3/4 ounces marshmallows about 9 regular OR 1 1/3 cup mini
  • 1 tablespoon salted European butter

white center

  • 3/4 cup Rice Krispies
  • 2 ounces marshmallows (about 8 regular OR 1 1/4 cup mini)
  • 1/2 tablespoon salted European butter

Instructions
 

  • First, line your baking pan with non-stick foil. Or, line the pan with foil or parchment paper and lightly spray with cooking spray. Set aside. 

yellow ring

  • Spray a large bowl with cooking spray, add the cereal, and set aside.
  • In a microwave-safe bowl, place the marshmallows and butter. Heat on high for one minute. Stir very well, using the residual heat to fully melt the butter and marshmallows. The mixture should be smooth. If needed, microwave for an additional 15 seconds. 
  • Stir in yellow food coloring to desired shade. 
  • Pour the mixture over the cereal and stir until the cereal is well-coated. 
  • Transfer to the baking pan and use a greased spatula to create the outer, yellow ring. Shaping the ring will be easier once the treats start to cool.  Wipe the bottom of the baking pan clean with a paper towel. 

orange ring

  • Follow the instructions above, microwaving the marshmallows and butter for 45 seconds, and tint with orange food coloring to desired shade

white center

  • Repeat the process from above, microwaving the marshmallows and butter for 30 seconds. 
  • Let cool a couple hours.  Remove the treats from the pan and cut into 8 slices. 

Notes

To prepare Rice Krispie treats on the stove-top, follow all of the instructions above, but to melt the butter and marshmallow mixtures:
  • Begin to melt the butter in a medium-large saucepan set over low heat.
  • Add the marshmallows and stir occasionally until about 75% of them are melted.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and continue to stir until all of the marshmallows have melted. 
  • This process keeps your marshmallows from getting too hot. Overheated marshmallows create hard cereal treats. 
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