Marshmallow Rice Krispies Halloween Brains
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
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- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 cups regular marshmallows
- 4 cups crispy rice cereal
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Red gel food coloring
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 3–4 tablespoons milk or water
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Instructions:
Instructions
- Grease brain-shaped silicone molds and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large non-stick pot over low heat, melt the butter. Add marshmallows and stir until smooth. Mix in salt and vanilla extract.
- Pour the melted mixture over the crispy rice cereal and fold gently until coated. Add red gel food coloring to achieve a pale fleshy hue.
- Press the mixture into the molds firmly to create the brain shape and chill in the refrigerator for 30-60 minutes until set.
- For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, milk (or water), vanilla extract, and red gel food coloring until smooth. Drizzle over the chilled brains.
- Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 treat (45g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg