Name: candy corn rice krispie treats
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 3 min
Ingredients: 2 1/4 cups Rice Krispies; 4 ounces marshmallows (about 16 regular OR 2 1/3 cup mini); 2 tablespoons salted European butter; 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; 3/4 cup Rice Krispies; 2 ounces marshmallows ((about 8 regular OR 1 1/4 cup mini)); 1/2 tablespoon salted European butter

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

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.

video how-tos

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

Let cool a couple hours.

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

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.

printable candy corn Rice Krispie treats recipe