Description
Rice Krispie Thanksgiving treats are fun, easy, and perfect for the holiday season. These festive, customizable snacks are a hit with kids and adults alike. With just a few simple ingredients and some creativity, you can make everything from turkey faces to pumpkin pie slices. They’re a perfect addition to your Thanksgiving spread or a fun family activity to keep the little ones busy.
Ingredients
For the Basic Rice Krispie Treats:
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter
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10 oz marshmallows (big or mini)
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6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
Optional Additions for Fun Variations:
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Orange, brown, or yellow food coloring
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Flavor extracts like vanilla, cinnamon, or maple
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Mini candies (e.g., candy eyes, M&Ms, candy corn, sprinkles)
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Pretzel sticks or Tootsie Rolls (for stems or turkey legs)
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Whipped topping or mini marshmallows (for pie topping)
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Pumpkin pie spice (for flavored treats)
Instructions
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Prepare the Base:
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Lightly grease a 9×13-inch pan or line with parchment paper.
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In a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat.
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Add marshmallows and stir until fully melted.
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Remove from heat, then add Rice Krispies cereal. Stir until the cereal is evenly coated.
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Shape and Cool:
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Spoon the mixture into the pan. Press it down gently using a buttered spatula or wax paper to avoid packing it too tightly.
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Let it cool for 30 minutes.
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Fun Variations (for Thanksgiving Shapes):
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For Turkey Rice Krispie Treats: Use a round cookie cutter to cut shapes. Place a chocolate wafer or Hershey Kiss for the turkey body. Add candy corn for feathers, candy eyes, and a small candy piece for the beak.
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For Pumpkin Pie Rice Krispie Treats: Mix pumpkin pie spice and orange food coloring into the melted marshmallow mixture. Press into a pie dish and cut into wedges. Top with whipped topping or mini marshmallows.
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For Rice Krispie Pumpkins: Add orange food coloring to the marshmallow mix, form into balls, and use pretzel sticks for stems and green icing for vines.
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For Scarecrow Rice Krispie Treats: Cut into squares and use candy eyes, candy corn noses, and frosting to make faces and hats.
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Serve:
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Once cool and shaped, decorate as desired and serve! These treats are great for sharing with family and friends.
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Notes
You can make these treats a day ahead and store them in an airtight container.
Feel free to swap out the cereal for other options like Cornflakes for a different texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cooling Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert/Snack
- Method: Stovetop, no-bake
- Cuisine: American