Looking for an easy to make Halloween treat that both kids and adults will love? Make these Halloween Rice Krispie Treat Ghosts that are perfect for parties or making with your kids for a spooky no-bake dessert to enjoy before trick-or-treating.
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When it comes to spooky season, there is nothing like a fun no-bake treat to get you in the Halloween spirit. And, these Halloween Rice Krispie treat ghosts are the perfect way to make your Halloween celebration extra special this year. Plus, they are easy enough that kids can join in on the fun too.
This classic marshmallow treat is transformed into cute Halloween ghosts with some melted white chocolate and decorating gel for the eyes and mouth. Make these sweet and spooky treats for classroom parties, Halloween gatherings, or a fun movie night with the family.
Why You Will Love These Rice Krispie Treat Ghosts
- Budget-Friendly with a few simple ingredients that you may already have on hand.
- No baking required, making them the perfect quick no-bake Halloween treat kids can help make.
- Easy to customize with the decorating gel to give each ghost it’s own spooky expression.
- It’s a classic dessert that everyone loves.
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Halloween Rice Krispie Treat Ghosts
Ingredients for Halloween Rice Krispie Ghosts
These Halloween Rice Krispie Ghosts are a fun and budget-friendly no-bake treat that both kids and adults love, making them perfect for sharing at any Halloween celebration this year.
You will need:
- crispy rice cereal
- mini marshmallows
- vanilla extract
- butter
- white chocolate chips
- black decorating gel
How to Make Halloween Ghost Rice Krispie Treats
- Start by melting the butter and marshmallows over low heat, stirring occasionally until completely melted and smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add the crispy rice cereal and stir until everything is well coated.
- Press into a greased 9×13-inch pan. Allow them to cool and harden (about 1 hour).
- Once they have cooled, remove from the pan, and using a sharp knife cut the treats into triangles (similar to how you cut Christmas-tree shaped brownies). Cut the triangles in alternating directions to get the most treats. Then press down on the tops just a little so they are more rounded.
- Place the white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds and stir well, Microwave for another 15-30 seconds or until the chocolate is melted and smooth.
- Dip the rounded top of the Rice Krispie treat into the melted white chocolate and place on parchment paper to set.
- When the chocolate has hardened, use black decorating gel to add two eyes and a mouth to each ghost.
Helpful Tips
- Lightly grease your hands or a spatula when pressing the Rice Krispie mixture into the pan to prevent sticking.
- Make sure the Rice Krispie treats have set completely before cutting them into the triangle (ghost) shapes.
- If the white chocolate becomes to thick while you are dipping, you can put it back into the microwave for a few seconds.
- Make sure the white chocolate has set before adding your decorating gel..
Variations
- Add some Halloween sprinkles before the white chocolate has set.
- You can use white candy melts in place of the white chocolate chips if you’d prefer.
- Give each ghost a different expression.
- If you don’t want to dip them, you can also drizzle the white chocolate over the top of the Rice Krispie treats.
Storage
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days. You can place them between layers of parchment paper to prevent the ghosts from sticking together.
Halloween Rice Krispie Treat Ghosts
Ingredients
- 6 cups crispy rice cereal
- 4 tbsp butter
- 10 oz mini marshmallows
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1½ cups white chocolate chips
- black decorating or writing gel for eyes and mouth
Instructions
- Start by melting the butter and marshmallows over low heat, stirring occasionally until completely melted and smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add the crispy rice cereal and stir until everything is well coated.
- Press into a greased 9x13-inch pan. Allow them to cool and harden (about 1 hour).
- Once they have cooled, remove from the pan, and using a sharp knife cut the treats into triangles (similar to how you cut Christmas-tree shaped brownies). Cut the triangles in alternating directions to get the most treats. Then press down on the tops just a little so they are more rounded.
- Place the white chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds and stir well, Microwave for another 15-30 seconds or until the chocolate is melted and smooth.
- Dip the rounded top of the Rice Krispie treat into the melted white chocolate and place on parchment paper to set.
- When the chocolate has hardened, use black decorating gel to add two eyes and a mouth to each ghost.
Notes
Helpful Tips
- Lightly grease your hands or a spatula when pressing the Rice Krispie mixture into the pan to prevent sticking.
- Make sure the Rice Krispie treats have set completely before cutting them into the triangle (ghost) shapes.
- If the white chocolate becomes to thick while you are dipping, you can put it back into the microwave for a few seconds.
- Make sure the white chocolate has set before adding your decorating gel..
Variations
- Add some Halloween sprinkles before the white chocolate has set.
- You can use white candy melts in place of the white chocolate chips if you'd prefer.
- Give each ghost a different expression.
- If you don't want to dip them, you can also drizzle the white chocolate over the top of the Rice Krispie treats.
Storage
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 days. You can place them between layers of parchment paper to prevent the ghosts from sticking together.
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