Description
A festive, no-bake twist on classic rice cereal treats shaped like pumpkins. These chewy, buttery snacks are perfect for autumn parties and kid-friendly baking.
Ingredients
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- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 10 ounces mini marshmallows
- 6 cups crisped rice cereal
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Orange food coloring
- 12 small green candies or pretzel bits for stems
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large pot over low heat until completely liquid.
- Add the mini marshmallows to the butter and stir constantly until smooth and melted.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and orange food coloring until the color is uniform.
- Fold in the crisped rice cereal using a spatula until every piece is coated.
- Grease your hands with butter to prevent sticking.
- Scoop a handful of mixture and roll into a ball, flattening the bottom slightly.
- Press vertical indentations into the sides to create a pumpkin shape.
- Insert a green candy or pretzel piece into the top for the stem.
- Let the pumpkins set on parchment paper for 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American