Creepy Crispy Eyeball Treats
These Creepy Crispy Eyeball Treats turn classic crispy rice treats into a fun Halloween dessert with bright colors and candy eyeballs. They’re easy to make, ready in about 30 minutes, and just creepy enough for a Halloween party without being too creepy for the kids. 👀🎃
- Prep Time: 25 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 30 mins
- Servings: 12
Ingredients
- 6 cups crispy rice cereal
- 6 Tbsp butter
- 6 cups mini marshmallows
- Neon food coloring, 3 different colors
- Edible candy eyeballs
- Food-safe gloves
- Nonstick cooking spray
Get the full printable instructions with measurements at the bottom of the post in the recipe card.
Step 1: Choose three different colors of food coloring. Melt the butter in a large pot over low heat. Add the marshmallows and stir until completely melted and smooth, about 3–5 minutes. Remove from the heat.
Step 2: Divide the melted marshmallow mixture evenly among three bowls. Add a different food coloring to each bowl and stir until you reach your desired colors.
Step 3: Add 2 cups of crispy rice cereal to each bowl. Stir until the cereal is evenly coated with the colored marshmallow mixture.
Step 4: Put on food-safe gloves and lightly spray them with nonstick cooking spray. Shape each mixture into equal-sized balls. Change gloves between colors to keep the colors from mixing.
Step 5: Place the crispy rice balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet. While they’re still slightly warm and sticky, gently press a candy eyeball into each one.
Step 6: Let the treats set before serving. Enjoy!
🍋 Simply Made Suggestions
- Have everything measured and ready before you start. The marshmallow mixture begins to set fairly quickly.
- If the mixture starts sticking to your hands, add another light coat of nonstick cooking spray to your gloves.
- Don’t worry about making every eyeball perfectly round. They’re monsters—we can work with a little wonky. 👀
- Use any combination of Halloween colors you like.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature.
🕸️ Before You Go…
Keep the Halloween fun going with our Halloween Brownies or add an easy Pumpkin Dip to the snack table. For even more spooky ideas, browse our easy Halloween recipes for kids.
Creepy Crispy Eyeball Treats
Ingredients
- 6 cups crispy rice cereal
- 6 cups mini marshmallows
- 6 Tbsp butter
- Neon food coloring 3 different colors
- Edible candy eyeballs
- Food-safe gloves
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Choose three different colors of food coloring. Melt the butter in a large pot over low heat. Add the marshmallows and stir until completely melted and smooth, about 3–5 minutes. Remove from the heat.
- Divide the melted marshmallow mixture evenly among three bowls. Add a different food coloring to each bowl and stir until you reach your desired colors.
- Add 2 cups of crispy rice cereal to each bowl. Stir until the cereal is evenly coated with the colored marshmallow mixture.
- Put on food-safe gloves and lightly spray them with nonstick cooking spray. Shape each mixture into equal-sized balls. Change gloves between colors to keep the colors from mixing.
- Place the crispy rice balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet. While they’re still slightly warm and sticky, gently press a candy eyeball into each one.
- Let the treats set before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- Items such as neon food coloring and edible candy eyeballs may be purchased online at Amazon.com or bought at select craft and grocery stores.
Nutrition
Disclaimer: All nutrition values are per serving and approximate. They will vary depending on products and quantities used.
Cute and yummy!
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