Frankenstein Rice Krispie Treats

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Add a festive sweet to your Halloween dessert lineup with a quick and easy recipe for Frankenstein Rice Krispie Treats that are soft, chewy and oh-so-spooky!

A top down view of Frankenstein cereal treats on white marble

Frankenstein has popped his head up around these parts one time before, and let’s just say he became the most infamous sweet-on-a-stick the Internet has ever seen. While Frankie and mallows made quite the dynamic duo, it was time to up the sticky-meets-sweet combination in this tried-and-tested recipe for the ultimate Frankenstein Rice Krispie Treats.

A 13x9-inch baking pan filled with green Rice Krispie treats

How to Make Soft and Chewy Rice Krispie Treats

It all comes down to my not-so-secret 8:8:8 ratio for perfectly soft and chewy cereal treats:

  • 8 Tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 8 cups mini marshmallows
  • 8 cups Rice Krispies cereal

Follow this easy-to-remember ratio and you’ll be snacking on extra-soft cereal treats that are equal parts chewy and delicious.

A gold baking sheet with cereal treats surrounded by bowls of chocolate and sprinkles

Why Are My Cereal Treats Hard?

I’m so glad you asked! There are two main culprits for tough treats:

  • Not enough fat (ie. butter)
  • Too high of heat while cooking

Following my 8:8:8 ratio will solve for the first issue, but then it’s important to keep an eye on that burner and not let the mallows get too hot or the sugars will cool much firmer than desired.

A baking sheet topped with parchment paper and Frankenstein Rice Krispie Treats with a piping bag next to it

Looking for more spooky sweets? Don’t miss all my top-rated favorites in my Halloween Recipes Guide, featuring creative ways to make the most of all your candy. (Two words: Skillet Cookie!)

Frankenstein marshmallow treats lined up on a white marble background
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Frankenstein Rice Krispie Treats

Add a festive sweet to your Halloween dessert lineup with a quick and easy recipe for Frankenstein Rice Krispie Treats that are soft, chewy and oh-so-spooky!
Author: Kelly Senyei
5 from 1 vote
A top down view of Frankenstein cereal treats on white marble
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Servings 12 servings

Ingredients 

  • 8 Tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 8 cups mini marshmallows
  • Green food coloring
  • 8 cups Rice Krispies cereal
  • Pretzel sticks
  • 1 cup chocolate melting wafers
  • Chocolate sprinkles
  • Candy eyes

Instructions 

  • Add the butter to a large heavy-bottomed pot set over medium-low heat. Once the butter has melted, stir in the marshmallows and cook, stirring, until the mixture is smooth.
  • Add food coloring until the mixture reaches your desired color then stir in the cereal until well-coated. Immediately pour the mixture into a 13×9-inch baking pan. (The pan does not have to be greased.) Flatten the cereal into an even layer then let the treats cool completely, about 15 minutes.
  • Once the treats have cooled, invert them onto a cutting board and cut them into 12 or 18 rectangles.
  • Break each pretzel stick in half, and then insert each half into the sides of the treats to form the "bolts" in Frankenstein's neck.
  • Melt the chocolate per the package instructions until smooth. Dip the tops of the treats into the melted chocolate, and then immediately top with sprinkles.
  • Use the remaining chocolate to adhere the candy eyes and pipe mouths. Let the treats set until the chocolate has fully hardened, about 10 minutes, then serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 319kcal, Carbohydrates: 53g, Protein: 3g, Fat: 12g, Saturated Fat: 7g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Trans Fat: 0.3g, Cholesterol: 22mg, Sodium: 136mg, Potassium: 27mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 30g, Vitamin A: 1509IU, Vitamin C: 12mg, Calcium: 22mg, Iron: 6mg

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