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Easy Halloween Rice Krispie Ghosts Treats

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These Easy Halloween Rice Krispie Ghosts Treats are fun, simple, and absolutely delicious. No fancy molds or special tools needed—just a stovetop and a little patience to create adorable, lopsided ghosts that everyone will love.

Ingredients

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  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (plus extra for greasing hands and pan)
  • 1 package (10 oz) regular marshmallows (about 40 large or 4 cups mini)
  • 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
  • Pinch of salt
  • Candy eyes (about 24-30 per batch)
  • Black icing tube (or melted chocolate chips)
  • Parchment paper

Instructions

  1. Prepare your workspace. Line a large baking sheet or cutting board with parchment paper. Lightly butter the parchment. Set aside a small bowl of cool water nearby.
  2. Melt the butter. In a large pot, melt 3 tablespoons of butter over medium-low heat until just starting to bubble.
  3. Add the marshmallows. Pour in the entire bag of marshmallows and stir constantly until smooth and glossy, about 3-4 minutes. Stir in vanilla extract and salt if using.
  4. Remove from heat. Immediately pour in 6 cups of Rice Krispies cereal and stir gently until every piece is coated.
  5. Let it cool slightly. Let the mixture sit in the pot for 2-3 minutes until warm but handleable.
  6. Butter your hands. Rub a little butter on your palms, then dip them in cool water.
  7. Shape the ghosts. Grab a handful of mixture (golf ball to tangerine size), roll into a ball, then pinch and pull one side to form a teardrop shape. Place on prepared parchment.
  8. Add the eyes immediately. Press two candy eyes into the round end of each ghost while still warm.
  9. Let them set completely. Leave ghosts on parchment for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
  10. Draw the mouths. Use black icing tube to draw mouths on the ghosts. Let icing dry for 10-15 minutes before serving or storing.

Notes

Don’t overheat the marshmallows—remove from heat as soon as melted. Wet hands are essential for shaping. Work in small batches if doubling. Ghosts are best within 24 hours. Store in airtight container at room temperature; do not refrigerate.

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