Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats are the best pumpkin flavored tasty treats. They’re super easy to make and are a great recipe for fall!
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Why this Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats Recipe is a Keeper
Pumpkin rice krispie treats are a delightful combination of crispy Rice Krispies, creamy marshmallow, and a hint of pumpkin spice. These are classic rice krispie treats that are perfect for Halloween parties.
- Easy Ingredients: This Halloween dessert uses common ingredients you often have on hand.
- Family Favorite: Krispie treats are the perfect sweet treat that everyone in the family loves.
- Consistent Results: The recipe turns out well every time you make it.
- Kid-Friendly: Children enjoy these fun treats and it’s easy for them to eat.
- Seasonal: Homemade pumpkin rice krispies mixture makes the most of seasonal ingredients and flavors.
- Fun to Make: This recipe is fun and kids love to make Halloween or Thanksgiving treats!
Are there Any Creative Ways to Decorate Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats for a Festive Touch?
There are a few ways to decorate these treats. Try adding some drops of orange food coloring to the butter and marshmallows to get a deeper orange color. You can also dip one end of the treats in frosting and add eye candies to make monster treats.
Ingredient Notes for Halloween Treats
You will need just a few super simple ingredients to make homemade rice krispie treats. They’re all easy to find at the store, but you may even have some of the ingredients in your kitchen already.”
- Rice Krispies Cereal: You can either use crispy rice cereal, or any other cereal.
- Canned Pumpkin: Be sure to use pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling.
- Pumpkin Pie Spice: Make your own Pumpkin Pie Spice so you have some for the whole fall season.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of the ingredients with measurements.
Prep Ahead Suggestions to Make Pumpkin Rice Krispies Treat
Prepping ahead of time can really help to save you time and kitchen space if you’re hosting a party!
- Make Ahead: Make the treats ahead of time and individually wrap or freeze for longer storage.
Special Equipment Needed for this Fall Treat
Sometimes you need a specific piece of equipment/item to make a recipe just right. In this case, all you need is some fun shaped cookie cutters!
- Cookie Cutters: Use a pumpkin cookie cutter for festive treats. You could also make bats, turkeys or ghosts.
Pro Tip for Halloween Rice Krispie Treats
To ensure your Rice Krispie Treats are perfectly chewy and delicious, pay close attention to the temperature of the melted marshmallows. If the marshmallows are too hot, they can burn the Rice Krispies and make the treats too sticky. If they are too cool, the mixture may not set properly.
How to Make Rice Krispie Treat Pumpkins
This recipe comes together in just 4 quick and easy steps. This fun treat is so good, you’ll be making this every fall!
These are the basic steps for making Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats. Refer to the full, printable recipe card below for detailed instructions.
1. Prep Pan and Dry Pumpkin
Spray a 9×9 inch pan with non-stick cooking spray and spread pumpkin on a stack of paper towels to draw out moisture.
2. Melt Butter and Marshmallows
In a large pot, melt butter and add pumpkin. Stir until well mixed. Add in marshmallows and stir; continue heating. Stir frequently until marshmallows are melted. Add in pumpkin pie spice and stir in until evenly mixed.
3. Add Cereal and Pour Treat Mixture
Remove from heat and fold in cereal. Evenly press mixture into prepared pan and allow to cool.
4. White Chocolate Drizzle
While the marshmallow mixture is cooling, melt white chocolate chips in a double boiler. Heat over medium-high heat stirring frequently until melted and smooth. Place in a piping bag and gently drizzle across rice Krispies treats.
How to Store, Freeze and Use Leftover Rice Krispie Treat for Halloween
- Storing: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
- Freezing: Freeze in freezer bags for up to 6 months.
- Using Leftovers: Enjoy leftovers with some Hot Cocoa Dip or an Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte.
Variations and Substitutions for this Easy Halloween Treat
This perfect pumpkin treat for a Halloween party recipe is super easy to customize to make it your own! Try taking it to the next level by adding other ingredients and flavors.
- Butterscotch Chips: Instead of white chocolate, try butterscotch chips!
- Fun Sprinkles: Top with some fun fall color sprinkles or leaf-shaped sprinkles.
Cute Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treat Recipe FAQs
Melting the marshmallows over medium or medium-high heat ensures that they will melt smoothly.
Serve Halloween rice krispie treats with Monster Eyeball Cookies, Halloween Funfetti Cake Dip or Halloween Apple Monsters.
Classic rice krispy treats set properly when there is the right amount of butter, marshmallows and cereal. Another great way to make sure that they don’t crumble is to dip them in chocolate.
Expert Tips for Making This Pumpkin Pie Rice Krispies Treat Recipe
- Add Candies: Add white chocolate chips inside or any other of your favorite nuts to fluff rice krispie treats up.
- Short Cut: Use a gel icing to decorate the top instead of melted chocolate, you can use all sorts of spooky colors. Make this treat for fall and use yellow food coloring and red food coloring.
- Sprinkles: Fun fall sprinkles make these treats even more festive.
- Little Pumpkins: Make fun Halloween pumpkin shaped rice krispie treats by rolling mixture into balls and placing a tootsie roll on top of each pumpkin for the stems.
- Alternate Cooking Method: Feel free to make cereal treats in the crock pot or instant pot.
- Healthier: Use healthier brown rice cereal or protein cereal or vegan marshmallows to make traditional rice krispies treats right for your dietary needs and perfect for Halloween.
Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats
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Ingredients
- 6 cups Rice Krispies Cereal
- ¼ cup Pumpkin, Canned
- 4 tablespoons Butter
- 10-12 ounces Marshmallows, 1 bag
- 1 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice
- ½ teaspoon Vanilla
- ½ cup White chocolate chips
- 3 drops Orange gel food coloring, optional
Instructions
- Butter a 9×9 inch pan.
- Spread pumpkin on a stack of paper towels and let it sit for about 5-10 to draw out moisture.
- In a large saucepan melt butter over medium heat stirring frequently. Add pumpkin and continue heating and stir until well mixed.
- Add in marshmallows and continue heating, stirring frequently until marshmallows are melted.
- Add in pumpkin pie spice and stir in until evenly mixed. If a deeper orange color is desired add a few drops of orange food coloring.
- Remove from heat and fold in rice krispies.
- Evenly press mixture into prepared pan.
- Allow to cool.
- While the rice krispies mixture is cooling place white chocolate chips in a double boiler, or a heat safe bowl over a small pot of water. Heat over medium/high heat stirring frequently until melted and smooth.
- Place in a piping bag and gently drizzle across rice Krispies treats.
- Allow to cool before cutting. Cut into 9 squares and serve.
- Store in an airtight container.
Christina’s Notes
- Add Candies: Add white chocolate chips inside or any other of your favorite nuts to fluff rice krispie treats up.
- Short Cut: Use a gel icing to decorate the top instead of melted chocolate, you can use all sorts of spooky colors. Make this treat for fall and use yellow food coloring and red food coloring.
- Sprinkles: Fun fall sprinkles make these treats even more festive.
- Little Pumpkins: Make fun Halloween pumpkin shaped rice krispie treats by rolling mixture into balls and placing a tootsie roll on top of each pumpkin for the stems.
- Alternate Cooking Method: Feel free to make cereal treats in the crock pot or instant pot.
- Healthier: Use healthier brown rice cereal or protein cereal or vegan marshmallows to make traditional rice krispies treats right for your dietary needs and perfect for Halloween.
- Scale the recipe: Simply adjust the serving size in the recipe card and the ingredients will update automatically.
- Make your own All Purpose Seasoning: When a recipe calls for All Purpose Seasoning, you can use my homemade All Purpose Seasoning recipe or substitute salt and pepper to taste.
- Meat doneness: I always use a meat thermometer to test for doneness when cooking meat.
- Use unsalted butter: I use unsalted butter so I can control the salt level in the recipe.
- Preheat the oven: Unless otherwise noted, always preheat your oven before baking.
For more helpful information about this recipe, such as variations, substitutions and other pro-tips, check out the blog post.