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Pumpkin-Shaped Orange Rice Krispie Treats
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Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • Large saucepan
  • Wooden spoon
  • Baking sheet

Ingredients
  

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 4 cups mini marshmallows
  • 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
  • Orange gel food coloring
  • 4 pretzel sticks

Instructions
 

  • Place the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat and let it melt completely.
  • Add the mini marshmallows and stir until they are fully melted and smooth.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and stir in several drops of orange gel food coloring until the mixture reaches a consistent orange shade.
  • Pour in the Rice Krispies cereal and stir until every piece is evenly coated.
  • Let the mixture cool for two minutes, then lightly grease your hands and divide it into four equal portions.
  • Shape each portion into a small pumpkin form and press one pretzel stick into the top of each to form a stem.

Notes

Grease your hands again if the mixture starts to stick while shaping. Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days to keep the texture chewy. If you want a deeper orange, add the coloring a drop at a time before mixing in the cereal.
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Equipment: Large saucepan, Wooden spoon, Baking sheet