Halloween Rice Krispie Treat Monsters Recipe

Halloween Rice Krispie Treat Monsters are a fun, easy, no-bake Halloween dessert that is perfect for parties, classroom celebrations, or a creative afternoon in the kitchen with kids. They are cute, colorful, sweet, and simple enough for children to help decorate. Set out candy eyes, sprinkles, and small candies, and let everyone design their own spooky little monster.

These Halloween Rice Krispie Treat Monsters are one of those recipes that instantly makes a party table more festive. They start with classic Rice Krispie treats, then get dressed up with colorful almond bark, candy eyeballs, sprinkles, marshmallows, chocolate chips, and any other candies you have on hand.

The best part is that the decorating does not need to be perfect. In fact, the more uneven, silly, and unusual the monsters look, the cuter they become. Some can have one giant eye, some can have a whole row of eyes, and others can be covered in sprinkles or candy hair. This is a great Halloween treat idea when you want something that is both delicious and interactive.

You can make the Rice Krispie treats from scratch, or you can use packaged treats if you need a quick shortcut. Either way, the decorating process is the real fun. Kids love choosing colors and candies, and adults will enjoy how easy these no-bake Halloween treats are to prepare.

Key to Success #1 – Classic Rice Krispie Treats

These Halloween monster treats begin with a simple batch of classic Rice Krispie treats. A good base makes decorating much easier, so take a little time to prepare the pan properly. Buttering the pan well helps prevent sticking and also adds extra buttery flavor to the finished treats.

For thinner monsters, use a large rimmed baking sheet. This gives you more pieces and creates a shape that is easy to decorate. If you prefer thicker Rice Krispie Treat Monsters, use a 9×13-inch baking dish instead. The thicker version will give you fewer pieces, but they will be chunkier and just as fun to decorate.

After pressing the mixture into the pan, refrigerate it until firm. Chilled Rice Krispie treats hold their shape better when you add warm melted almond bark. This simple step makes a big difference, especially if children will be helping with the decorating.

If you do not want to make homemade Rice Krispie treats, packaged treats work well too. Mini packaged treats are especially cute when decorated with colorful coating and candy eyes. This shortcut is helpful for parties, school events, or any time you need an easy Halloween dessert with very little prep.

Key to Success #2 – Color the Almond Bark

For this type of Halloween treat, almond bark or candy coating is easier to use than true white chocolate. Almond bark melts smoothly, spreads well, and is usually more forgiving. It is less likely to seize, which makes it a good choice when kids are helping or when you are working with several colors.

When coloring almond bark, use gel food coloring rather than liquid food coloring. Even gel food coloring is usually water-based, so add a small amount of oil or shortening to help keep the almond bark smooth. This helps prevent the coating from becoming thick, grainy, or crumbly.

Keep these tips in mind:

1. Use gel food coloring instead of liquid food coloring.
2. Add 1/2 teaspoon of vegetable oil or shortening to each bowl when adding color.
3. Stir until the almond bark is smooth and evenly colored.
4. If using pre-colored candy melts, do not add the extra oil unless needed.

Pre-colored candy melts are another easy option. They are already tinted, so you can skip the coloring step and go straight to decorating. Use bright Halloween colors like green, orange, purple, blue, or black for the most festive look.

Key to Success #3 – Make Me a Monster

The most important decorating rule is simple: do not worry about perfection. These are monsters, so drips, lumps, uneven coating, and silly faces are all part of the charm. A smooth bakery-style finish is not the goal. The goal is to create fun, colorful Halloween Rice Krispie Treat Monsters that make everyone smile.

Start with cold Rice Krispie treats so they are firm and easy to handle. You can dip the top of each treat into the melted almond bark, but spreading it on with a butter knife is often easier. Coat the top portion of each treat, including the front, back, and sides, then decorate immediately before the coating sets.

Candy eyeballs are the easiest way to make each treat look like a monster. From there, use whatever candy decorations you already have. Halloween sprinkles, Smarties, cut Starburst pieces, mini marshmallows, and chocolate chips all work well. Let kids mix and match decorations to create their own monster personalities.

For decorating, candy eyeballs are the one item that really brings these treats to life. Beyond that, use what you have available. Sprinkles, small candies, marshmallows, chocolate chips, and cut pieces of chewy candy all work well. This is a flexible Halloween dessert, so you do not need a long shopping list to make it fun.

Making Monsters is a Fantastic Party Activity

Decorating Halloween Rice Krispie Treat Monsters is a wonderful party activity, especially for kids. Prepare the treats and melt the coating before the decorating begins, then let everyone create their own edible monster. It gives children something hands-on to do and doubles as dessert.

To make the activity easier, prepare the Rice Krispie treats in advance and chill them until firm. Give each person a paper plate or a piece of waxed paper as a decorating station. This helps contain the sprinkles and makes cleanup much easier.

You may want an adult to spread the almond bark onto the treats, especially for younger children. Older kids and adults can usually do this step themselves, but little ones often have more fun adding eyes, sprinkles, and candy decorations. Once decorated, let the monsters sit for about 15 to 20 minutes so the coating can set.

1. Make the Rice Krispie treats ahead of time so they have time to firm up in the refrigerator.
2. Give each person a paper plate or sheet of waxed paper for decorating.
3. Have an adult help spread the melted almond bark for younger children.
4. Set out candy eyes, sprinkles, and assorted candies in small bowls.
5. Relax and enjoy the process. Every monster should look different.

If you are hosting a party, these Halloween treats also make cute take-home favors. Once the coating has set, place each monster in a small clear treat bag so guests can enjoy it later.

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Halloween Rice Krispie Treat Monsters

These Halloween Rice Krispie Treat Monsters are easy no-bake Halloween desserts made with classic Rice Krispie treats, colorful almond bark, candy eyes, sprinkles, and assorted candies. They are perfect for parties and fun for kids to decorate.

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: 24 pieces

Calories: 151 kcal

Author: Jennifer

Prep Time: 30 mins

Total Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 3 Tbsp butter
• 1 pkg, 10 oz marshmallows
• 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
• 16 oz vanilla almond bark
• 2 tsp vegetable oil or shortening
• gel food coloring
• candy eyeballs
• Halloween sprinkles
• assorted candies for decoration

Directions

1. In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter. Stir in the marshmallows. Microwave on high for 1 minute, then stir well. Heat for another 30 seconds and stir until smooth.
2. Add the Rice Krispies cereal and stir until the cereal is fully coated with the marshmallow mixture.
3. Firmly press the mixture into a well-buttered rimmed half-sheet pan. For thicker monsters, use a 9×13-inch baking pan. Refrigerate until firm.
4. Place the almond bark in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 1 minute, then stir. Continue heating in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until smooth and fully melted.
5. Set out 4 small bowls. Add 1/2 teaspoon of oil or shortening and 2 drops of gel food coloring to each bowl. Stir to combine.
6. Divide the melted almond bark evenly among the bowls. Stir until each color is smooth and evenly blended.
7. Use a sharp knife to cut the chilled Rice Krispie treats into 24 pieces. If using a 9×13-inch pan, cut into 12 pieces.
8. Use a butter knife to spread colored almond bark over the top third of each Rice Krispie treat, coating the front, back, and sides.
9. Place each treat on waxed paper. Immediately decorate with candy eyeballs, sprinkles, and assorted candies before the coating sets.

Equipment

• Halloween sprinkles
• Candy eyes
• Mixing bowls
• Rimmed half-sheet pan or 9×13-inch baking pan

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1 grams
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Calories: 151 kcal
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Carbohydrates: 20 g
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Protein: 1 g
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Fat: 7 g
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Saturated Fat: 6 g
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Sodium: 59 mg
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Fiber: 1 g
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Sugar: 14 g