Bring your favorite monster to life , but in dessert form! These Frankenstein Rice Krispie Treats are ooey-gooey, sweet, and just creepy-cute enough to steal the spotlight at your Halloween party. Perfect for kids, easy for busy parents, and sure to get a “Whoaaa, cool!” from every guest.
Prep Time: 15 min | Cook Time: 15 min | Total Time: 30 min
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Frankenstein Rice Krispie Treats
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Diet: Vegetarian
Description
These ooey-gooey Frankenstein Rice Krispie Treats are creepy-cute and perfect for Halloween parties, sure to impress both kids and adults.
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 oz large marshmallows (mini marshmallows work too)
- 8 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- ¼ cup butter
- ½ cup marshmallow fluff
- 5–8 drops green food coloring
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 18 large candy eyes
- 9 small Tootsie Rolls
- ½ cup black or brown icing
Instructions
- Melt the Base: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add marshmallows and marshmallow fluff, stirring until completely smooth.
- Make it Green: Stir in 5–8 drops of green food coloring until evenly tinted. Add more for a bolder Frankenstein green.
- Mix it Up: In a large bowl, combine the marshmallow mixture with Rice Krispies. Work quickly, it sets fast!
- Shape the Heads: Press mixture evenly into a greased 9×13 dish. Chill for 15 minutes, then cut into 3×4-inch rectangles.
- Add Hair: Melt chocolate chips with vegetable oil in 30-second microwave bursts, stirring between each. Dip the top inch of each treat into chocolate for Frankenstein’s hair. Let set.
- Monster Face Time: Use icing to attach candy eyes and draw a mouth. For bolts, cut Tootsie Rolls in half and attach to sides with icing.
- Set & Serve: Let icing set before serving.
Notes
Pro Tips: Lightly butter hands or spatula to prevent sticking. Extra green gel food coloring can enhance the color. Make a day ahead for convenience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 treat
- Calories: 475
- Sugar: 50g
- Sodium: 0mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 84g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Ingredients
- 10 oz large marshmallows (mini marshmallows work too)
- 8 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- ¼ cup butter
- ½ cup marshmallow fluff
- 5–8 drops green food coloring
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 18 large candy eyes
- 9 small Tootsie Rolls
- ½ cup black or brown icing
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Melt the Base: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add marshmallows and marshmallow fluff, stirring until completely smooth.
- Make it Green: Stir in 5–8 drops of green food coloring until evenly tinted. Add more for a bolder Frankenstein green.
- Mix it Up: In a large bowl, combine the marshmallow mixture with Rice Krispies. Work quickly , it sets fast!
- Shape the Heads: Press mixture evenly into a greased 9×13 dish. Chill for 15 minutes, then cut into 3×4-inch rectangles.
- Add Hair: Melt chocolate chips with vegetable oil in 30-second microwave bursts, stirring between each. Dip the top inch of each treat into chocolate for Frankenstein’s hair. Let set.
- Monster Face Time: Use icing to attach candy eyes and draw a mouth. For bolts, cut Tootsie Rolls in half and attach to sides with icing.
- Set & Serve: Let icing set before serving.
Pro Tips
- Extra Green: Gel food coloring gives the most vibrant Frankenstein look.
- No Sticking: Lightly butter your hands or spatula before pressing the mixture into the pan.
- Batch Party Prep: Make them a day ahead and store in an airtight container.
Nutrition (per piece)
- Calories: 475
- Carbs: 84g
- Protein: 4g
- Fat: 15g
- Sugar: 50g
- Fiber: 1g
Flavor Experiments
- Drizzle with purple or orange icing for extra Halloween flair.
- Swap dark chocolate for milk chocolate “hair” for a sweeter taste.
- Use mini candy corn for spooky “fangs.”
Make It Once, Eat It All Week
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days.
- Freeze unfrosted treats for up to 2 months , decorate after thawing.
- Refresh slightly hardened treats by microwaving for 5–8 seconds.
