These easy Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats are the perfect fall twist on a classic, beloved treat! The ultimate combination of festive, gooey, sweet and crunchy makes these rice krispie pumpkins perfect for fall get togethers, Halloween and Thanksgiving!
12green M&Msor skittles or green spice drops cut in half
⅓cupsemi sweet chocolate baking chunks
12semi sweet chocolate baking chunksfor the stems (or use tootsie rolls, pretzels or rolos)
Instructions
Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Set aside.
In a large pot or dutch oven, add the butter and stir over medium low heat, until melted. Add the marshmallows and stir until melted.
Add several drops of orange food coloring and stir until incorporated. Add more food coloring if needed. Remove from heat.
Add the rice krispies cereal and gently stir together with the marshmallow mixture until fully combined. Let mixture cool for 15 to 20 minutes or until cool enough to handle.
Stems and Leaves
Cut the M&Ms in half for the leaves. You can also leave them whole and just press into the pumpkin.
Spray a large cookies coop or ice cream scoop lightly with cooking spray and use it to scoop out the rice krispie mixture and form into large balls, making sure to press the ball together firmly so they hold their shape. Place on the parchment paper. (Butter or spray your hands so they don't stick to you!)
Place ⅓ cup of semi sweet baking chunks in a small, microwave safe bowl. (You can also use semi sweet chocolate chips.) Microwave in 30 second increments at 50% power, stirring in between, until chocolate is fully melted.
For each pumpkin, dip a chocolate baking chunk into the melted chocolate and then gently press it into the top of one of the rice krispie pumpkins.
Place two green M&M halves next to the “stem” for leaves (dipping in the melted chocolate if they do not stick).
Allow the pumpkins to set up for 10 minutes or so before serving.
Notes
Storage InformationLeftover pumpkin rice krispie treats can be store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. I do recommend wrapping them individual in plastic wrap. I do not recommend freezing the treats.