Fright Krispies Treats™

Fright Krispies Treats™

Kids will love making ghost-shaped treats with Rice Krispies®, marshmallows, and M&M'S® candies. Melt butter and marshmallows, then stir in cereal and shape the mix into ghosts. Decorate with coconut and chocolate candies. Prep time is 20 minutes, with a total of 40 minutes, making 12 servings.

  • The recipe features a fun, ghost-themed treat made with Rice Krispies®, marshmallows, and M&M'S® candies.
  • Ingredients include butter or margarine, flaked coconut, frosting, and either Rice Krispies® or Cocoa Krispies® cereal.
  • Kids can decorate the ghost shapes with M&M'S® for eyes and dunk the treats into coconut for added texture.
  • Preparation involves melting marshmallows and combining with cereal to mold into ghost shapes before decorating.
  • Helpful tips include using fresh marshmallows and storing treats in an airtight container for up to two days.
Kids will love giving these ghosts googly M&M'S® eyes and dunking them into coconut almost as much as they love munching on them.

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PREP TIME (MIN)

20

TOTAL TIME (MIN)

40

SERVINGS

12

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoonsbutter or margarine
  • 1 package (10 oz., about 40)JET-PUFFED marshmallows
  • OR
  • 5-1/2 cupsJET-PUFFED miniature marshmallows
  • 6 cupsKellogg's® Rice Krispies® cereal
  • OR
  • 6 cupsKellogg's® Cocoa Krispies® cereal
  • Flaked coconut
  • Canned frosting or decorating gel
  • 36M&M'S® brand chocolate candies

NUTRITION INFORMATION

Directions

1. In large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add JET-PUFFED Marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat. 2. Add KELLOGG’S® RICE KRISPIES® cereal. Stir until well coated. 3. Using 1/2 cup measuring cup coated with cooking spray divide warm cereal mixture into portions. Using buttered hands shape each portion into ghost shape. Cool. Decorate bottoms with coconut. 4. Use frosting to attach M&M'S® brand chocolate candies for ghost eyes and mouth. Best if served the same day. MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS: In microwave-safe bowl heat butter and marshmallows on HIGH for 3 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes. Stir until smooth. Follow steps 2 through 4 above. Microwave cooking times may vary. Note - For best results, use fresh marshmallows. - 1 jar (7 oz.) marshmallow crème can be substituted for marshmallows. - Diet, reduced calorie or tub margarine is not recommended. - Store no more than two days at room temperature in airtight container. ®/TM trademarks. ©Mars, Incorporated 2010