Spooky Marshmallow Rice Krispies Brains in 3 Easy Steps
A fun and spooky Halloween treat made with marshmallows and Rice Krispies shaped like brains. Perfect for parties and easy to make.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 brains 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 4 cups mini marshmallows
- 3 tablespoons butter
- Red food coloring (gel or liquid)
- Pink candy melts (optional for extra detail)
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot over low heat.
- Add marshmallows and stir until fully melted and smooth.
- Remove from heat and mix in Rice Krispies until evenly coated.
- Add a few drops of red food coloring and mix until you get a pinkish brain-like color.
- Let the mixture cool slightly until it’s safe to handle.
- Shape the mixture into small brain-like mounds on a parchment-lined tray.
- If using candy melts, melt them and drizzle over the brains for extra detail.
- Let set completely before serving.
Notes
- Work quickly while shaping, as the mixture hardens as it cools.
- Wet your hands lightly to prevent sticking when shaping.
- Store in an airtight container to keep fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brain
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg