Ingredients
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- 6 cups Rice Krispies
- 1 package (10 oz) mini marshmallows
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 cup orange candy melts (optional)
- Gel food coloring (orange)
- Tootsie Rolls (for stems)
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Add mini marshmallows and stir until completely melted.
- Remove from heat, then add a few drops of gel food coloring to the melted mixture and stir until well mixed.
- Gradually add the Rice Krispies and stir until evenly coated.
- Let the mixture cool slightly, then grease your hands with butter or non-stick spray.
- Scoop out portions, roll them into pumpkin shapes, and slightly squish them to resemble real pumpkins.
- If desired, melt the candy melts and coat or drizzle over the pumpkin shapes.
- Attach Tootsie Roll pieces on top as stems.
Notes
Using gel food coloring helps achieve a brighter appearance. Store in an airtight container for up to three days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 treat
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg