Candy Corn Rice Krispie Treats: Three candy corn colored layers of rice krispie treats with candy corn for a fun, no bake Halloween dessert!
It’s Halloween season and we are pulling out all of the stops! We can help you stock your Halloween party dessert table with Pumpkin Patch Brownies, Nutter Butter Mummies, Dirt Cupcakes with Gummy Worms, and these colorfully striped candy corn krispie treats!
Why you’ll love this recipe
Honestly, who wouldn’t love a tray of these fun striped no bake Halloween rice krispie treats? But it is a hard toss-up between these and these mummy rice krispie treats!
Candy corn lovers, this one is for you! The addition of candy corn inside of the treats and on top of them are sure to make your whole family smile.
Crispy treats are a crowd pleaser; have you seen our perfect marshmallow treats recipe? They always disappear from the dessert table so that must mean they are perfect for Halloween season.
This recipe can easily be doubled to make a 9×13 pan!
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Ingredients
A quick trip to the grocery store is all it takes since the simple ingredients for these crispy treats are easy to find.
- 6 tablespoons of butter, divided into three portions of 2 tablespoons each
- 6 cups of mini marshmallows, divided into three portions of 2 cups each
- 6 cups of rice krispies cereal, divided into three portions of 2 cups each
- 1/4 cup of candy corn for the orange layer
- 1/2 cup of candy corn for the decoration
- Orange gel food coloring
- Yellow gel food coloring
See the printable recipe card below for the ingredient list, the full recipe and nutrition information.
Instructions
Don’t let those striped layers fool you. These candy corn treats couldn’t be easier to make! You need one 8×8 pan, a saucepan, a spoon and a handful of ingredients that can be found at your local grocery store.
Make Candy Corn Krispie Treats
First, line an 8×8 pan with parchment paper greased with butter or non-stick spray.
Start with the bottom yellow layer
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a medium saucepan and then add 2 cups of mini marshmallows, on low to medium heat. Next, stir until they’re melted and smooth.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and add then about 1/4 teaspoon of yellow gel food coloring to the marshmallows. Keep stirring until the marshmallow mixture is evenly colored.
- Next, fold in 2 cups of rice krispies cereal until the cereal is evenly coated in the marshmallow mixture. Then, using a clean hand or a greased spatula, press the yellow mixture into the bottom of the prepared 8×8 pan.
For the middle orange layer
- In a medium sized saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and 2 cups of mini marshmallows on low to medium heat. Stir until melted and smooth, just like the first layer.
- Remove the pan from the heat and add 1/4 cup candy corn. Stir until the candy corn melts. Add orange gel food coloring if you want this layer to have a darker orange color. Then, you can stop stirring when the marshmallow mixture is evenly mixed and evenly colored.
- Next, fold in 2 cups of rice krispies cereal until the cereal is evenly coated. Press the orange cereal mixture on top of the yellow layer, evenly.
To make the top white layer
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter and 2 cups of mini marshmallows in a saucepan, on low to medium heat, just like before. Stir until melted and smooth.
- Then, remove the pan from the heat and fold in the last two cups of rice krispies cereal. You will want to keep stirring until the cereal is evenly coated. Press the white mixture on top of the orange layer.
- Finally, press the candy corn into the white layer of the rice krispies treats for decoration. Allow the rice krispie treats to cool completely (about 30 minutes), and then cut, and serve!
Substitutions & Variations
We love to share ways that you can customize this recipe and make these Halloween treats for your family.
- For a fun twist, use Frosted Rice Krispies instead of the classic crispy rice cereal for a little added sweetness.
- Want to know one of my favorite little tricks? I have added a little vanilla extract to the marshmallow mixture for additional flavor.
- Or, frost the top of the krispie treats with your favorite vanilla frosting and then add the candy corn decoration.
- Speaking of decoration, get creative with the toppings! You can drizzle on melted orange and yellow candy melts. Sprinkle on candy corn marshmallows, mini candy corn or Autumn mix for a festive appearance.
- Want to make these treats the hit of your Halloween parties? Sandwich Halloween sprinkles, white chocolate chips, extra marshmallows or more candy corn in between the layers of this deliciously sweet Halloween treat.
- Finally, you can use a cookie cutter or a knife to cut these candy corn rice krispies treats into candy corn shapes. Your little goblins will gobble up these tasty treats up in no time!
Storage
To keep your Halloween rice krispie treats fresh, store them in an airtight container. Separate the cut treats with parchment paper or wax paper to prevent them from sticking together. Keep them at room temperature for 2-3 days, in the refrigerator for up to a week or pop them in the freezer for up to six weeks. If you have leftovers, that is!
More Halloween Treat Ideas
If you need other ideas for Halloween, then you’ll also really love this Monster Munch, and these Mummy Oreos!
Or, if you need a classic, this rice krispie treat recipe is always a good choice!
Did you make this? I’d be so grateful if you left a review below to let me know what you thought! Then, the next time you need a quick and easy recipe, come back to Fantabulosity to browse all of my easy recipes!
Candy Corn Rice Krispie Treats
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoon butter divided into three portions of 2 tablespoons each
- 6 cups mini marshmallows divided into three portions of 2 cups each
- 6 cups Rice Krispies divided into three portions of 2 cups each
- ¼ cup candy corn for the orange layer
- ½ cup candy corn for decoration
- orange food coloring
- yellow food coloring
Instructions
- Before starting, line an 8×8 pan with parchment paper greased with butter or non-stick spray.
To make the bottom yellow layer
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter and 2 cups of mini marshmallows in a medium sized saucepan, on low to medium heat. Stir until melted and smooth.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and add about 1/4 teaspoon of yellow gel food coloring. Mix until the marshmallow mixture is evenly colored.
- Fold in 2 cups of rice krispies cereal until the cereal is evenly coated. Press the yellow mixture into the bottom of the prepared 8×8 pan.
For the middle orange layer
- In a medium sized saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and 2 cups of mini marshmallows on low to medium heat, like in the first batch. Stir until melted and smooth.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and add 1/4 cup candy corn. Stir this until the candy corn has melted. Add orange gel food coloring if you want this layer to have a darker orange color. Mix together until the marshmallow mixture is evenly colored.
- Next, fold in 2 cups of rice krispies cereal until the cereal is evenly coated. Press the orange mixture on top of the yellow layer, making sure to evenly cover the yellow layer.
To make the top white layer
- In a medium sized saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons of butter and 2 cups of mini marshmallows over low to medium heat, as you did in the first two batches. Stir until melted and smooth.
- Remove the pan from the heat and fold in 2 cups of rice krispies cereal until the cereal is evenly coated. Press the white mixture on top of the orange layer.
- Press some candy corn into the white layer of the rice krispie treats for decoration.
- Allow the krispie treats to cool completely (about 30 minutes), cut and serve.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.
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