Candy Corn Rice Krispies Treats
These layered Rice Krispies treats look just like candy corn! A fun, colorful, and festive Halloween dessert kids will love.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert, No-Bake, Halloween Recipes
- Method: No-Bake / Microwave
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the Yellow Layer:
2 ½ cups mini marshmallows
2 tablespoons butter
Pinch of salt
5 drops yellow food gel
2 ¼ cups crisp rice cereal
For the Orange Layer:
1 ¾ cups mini marshmallows
2 tablespoons butter
Pinch of salt
5 drops yellow food gel
1–2 drops red food gel
1 ¼ cups + 2 tablespoons crisp rice cereal
For the White Layer:
¾ cup mini marshmallows
1 tablespoon butter
Pinch of salt
¾ cup crisp rice cereal
Instructions
Spray or butter an 8- or 9-inch cake pan.
Yellow Layer: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt marshmallows, butter, and salt for 30 seconds. Stir, and microwave again for 15 seconds if needed. Stir in yellow food gel, then fold in cereal. Press mixture firmly around the outer edge of the pan in a ring shape.
Orange Layer: In the same bowl, repeat with marshmallows, butter, salt, yellow food gel, and a touch of red food gel. Stir in cereal, then press inside the yellow ring, leaving space in the middle.
White Layer: In a clean bowl, melt marshmallows, butter, and salt. Stir in cereal and press into the center of the pan.
Let the layers cool for at least 2 hours. Slice into wedges that resemble candy corn.
Notes
This recipe uses one full 10-oz bag of mini marshmallows.
Adjust food gel to achieve your desired shade of yellow and orange.
Butter your hands or use wax paper to prevent sticking when pressing the layers.
Best enjoyed the same day but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Find it online: https://allrecipesmade.com/candy-corn-rice-krispies-treats/
