6tablespoonbutterdivided into three portions of 2 tablespoons each
6cupsmini marshmallowsdivided into three portions of 2 cups each
6cupsRice Krispiesdivided into three portions of 2 cups each
¼cupcandy cornfor the orange layer
½cupcandy cornfor decoration
orange food coloring
yellow food coloring
Instructions
Before starting, line an 8x8 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 8x8 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
How to Store: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!