Description
A spooky twist on the classic Rice Krispies treat, these marshmallow “brains” are chewy, sweet, and perfectly creepy for Halloween parties. With just a few simple steps, you can create a fun dessert that’s loved by both kids and adults.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 bag (10 oz) marshmallows
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- Red or pink food coloring
- Decorative icing or candy melts (optional, for veins/blood look)
Instructions
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add marshmallows and stir until fully melted and smooth.
- Mix in food coloring until you achieve a light “brain-like” pink.
- Remove from heat and fold in Rice Krispies cereal until well coated.
- While still warm, shape mixture into oval “brains” using buttered hands.
- Decorate with icing or melted candy to add spooky veins and details.
- Let set for at least 20 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Butter your hands or use wax paper when shaping to prevent sticking.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- For a gorier look, drizzle with red gel icing before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Stovetop, No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 3.5 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg