These Monster Rice Krispies Treats Are Frighteningly Tasty

Whether we're basting 'em in brown butter or toasting 'em over a campfire, we're longtime fans of homemade Rice Krispies Treats here at Country Living.

But these monstrously fun Halloween-themed treats might just be the best. Like all treats, they're super-easy to make; candy melts and googly eyes are all you need to gussy 'em up. But they're honestly so fun!

Mix up a batch to send with the kids for a Halloween school party or bake sale—or set some out at your own party! Like all Rice Krispies Treats, they're sure to go fast.

Yields: 12 servings

Prep Time: 45 mins

Total Time: 50 mins

Ingredients

• Cooking spray

• 3 tbsp.

  unsalted butter

• 5 1/2 c.

  mini-marshmallows

• 6 c.

  Rice Krispies or other puffed rice cereal

• 1

  (12-ounce) package orange candy melts

• 1

  (12-ounce) package green candy melts

• Small candy googly eyes

Directions

1. Lightly coat a 9- by 13-inch pan with cooking spray. Melt butter in large saucepan over low heat. Add mini-marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat. Add cereal and stir until well coated. Transfer to prepared pan and press top with a buttered spatula or wax paper to smooth. Cool completely. Cut into 12 rectangles.

2. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. Melt candy melts in separate bowls according to package directions. Dip one end of each treat in either orange or green candy melts, letting excess drip off. Place on prepared baking sheet. Haphazardly place candy googly eyes in the candy coating. Let set before serving. Store covered, at room temperature, up to 3 days.

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