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Spooky Marshmallow Rice Krispies Halloween Brains treats

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These spooky Marshmallow Rice Krispies Halloween Brains are a fun and easy treat to make for your Halloween party. They are gooey, sweet, and sure to be a hit with both kids and adults.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 6 brains
Calories 200 kcal

Equipment

  • large pot
  • mixing spoon
  • parchment paper

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cups mini marshmallows
  • 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
  • green food coloring optional
  • red decorating gel

Equipment

  • large pot
  • mixing spoon
  • parchment paper

Shaping

  • non-stick cooking spray

Garnish

  • red decorating gel

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Melt butter in a large pot over low heat.
  • Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted and smooth.
  • Remove from heat and stir in green food coloring, if desired.
  • Add Rice Krispies cereal and stir until well coated.

Shaping the Brains

  • Slightly cool the mixture.
  • Grease your hands with non-stick cooking spray and form the mixture into brain shapes.
  • Place them on parchment paper to cool completely.

Decorating

  • Once cooled, use red decorating gel to create a brain-like design.

Notes

For extra spooky effect, add a few drops of red food coloring to the green mixture to create a marbled look. Alternatively, you can use chocolate or black decorating gel for a different brain effect.