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Frankenstein Rice Krispie Treats with green faces, candy eyes, chocolate hair, and pretzel bolts on a party platter in a modern kitchen

Frankenstein Rice Krispie Treats

  • Author: Jake
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 16 Frankenstein treats 1x

Description

These Frankenstein Rice Krispie Treats are the cutest, creepiest no-bake Halloween dessert! Chewy marshmallow bars get a spooky-cute makeover with green candy coating, candy eyes, chocolate hair, and pretzel-stick neck bolts. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or fun family decorating.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 4 Tbsp (56 g) unsalted butter (or dairy-free buttery spread)
  • 10 oz (283 g) mini marshmallows
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract (optional)
  • Pinch of fine sea salt
  • 6 cups (165–170 g) crispy rice cereal
  • 12 oz (340 g) green candy melts or white chocolate chips + oil-based green candy coloring
  • 1–2 tsp neutral oil or refined coconut oil (optional, for thinning)
  • 32 candy eyes
  • 1/2 cup (90 g) mini chocolate chips or chocolate sprinkles
  • Black decorating gel or melted dark chocolate
  • 16 pretzel sticks, snapped into ~1/2-inch pieces
  • Optional: white royal icing or melted white chocolate (for teeth)

Instructions

  1. Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper and lightly grease. Set out candy eyes, sprinkles, and pretzel pieces in bowls.
  2. Melt butter over low heat in a large pot. Add marshmallows and salt. Stir constantly until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
  3. Fold in crispy rice cereal until evenly coated. Press into prepared pan in an even layer. Let cool completely.
  4. Lift out and slice into rectangles. Press pretzel pieces into sides for neck bolts.
  5. Melt green candy melts (or tinted chocolate). Thin with oil if needed. Dip or spoon over bars. While tacky, add candy eyes.
  6. Pipe chocolate hairline and mouth. Sprinkle chocolate chips or sprinkles on top for hair. Let set until firm.

Notes

Use low heat when melting to keep bars soft. Don’t press mixture too firmly or treats may turn hard. Oil-based candy color only—avoid water-based which can seize chocolate. For gluten-free or vegan versions, choose certified ingredients accordingly.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 treat
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 15g
  • Sodium: 85mg
  • Fat: 6g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 5mg

Keywords: Halloween, no-bake, rice krispie treats, Frankenstein, marshmallow bars, spooky snacks

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