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Are you looking for a candy corn treat for Halloween? These Candy Corn Rice Krispie Treats are the best snack to make with layers of orange, yellow, and white just like the classic candy corn candy. It’s a no bake halloween treat that kids of all ages love!
Candy Corn Rice Krispie Treats Recipe
Making candy corn themed and colored treats is always a good idea for a Halloween party or classroom party! These rice krispie treats are so fun to make with three layers of yellow, orange, and white Rice Krispies that end up looking like a piece of candy corn.
A round cake pan makes it possible! For a fun serving idea, make Rice Krispies ‘pops’ by inserting a popsicle stick into the candy corn. Kids will love eating it on a stick.
Ingredients Needed
There are three different mixes to make for this recipe so that you get the same 3 layer look of classic candy corn. So yes you will need a few bowls and some prep time, but the end result is worth it! Bonus is that the layers all use the same ingredients so be sure to keep the ingredients out on the countertop for easy access when making these crispy cereal treat bars.
Yellow Candy Corn Layer
- Mini Marshmallows
- Butter – Unsalted butter or salted butter can be used, whichever you prefer baking with. I use salted butter.
- Vanilla Extract
- Yellow Gel Food Coloring
- Rice Krispies Cereal
Orange Candy Corn Layer
- Mini Marshmallows
- Butter
- Vanilla Extract
- Orange Gel Food Coloring
- Rice Krispies Cereal
White Candy Corn Layer
- Mini Marshmallows
- Butter
- Rice Krispies Cereal
How To Make Layered Candy Corn Krispie Treats
Generously spray a 9-inch round cake pan with nonstick cooking spray, spread with softened butter, or shortening. Set aside.
Make The Yellow Layer : Add the marshmallows and butter into a large microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 45 seconds. Stir the mixture well and microwave another 15-20 seconds. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well incorporated.
Stir in the vanilla and yellow food coloring and mix until combined.
Add the cereal and mix until everything is coated in the marshmallow mixture.
Dump the cereal into the prepared pan and shape it into a 2-inch ring around the outer edge of the pan.
Make The Orange Layer : Microwave the marshmallows and butter in the microwave for 30 seconds, stir, and then heat for another 15-20 seconds. Add the vanilla and food coloring and mix. Stir in the cereal until everything is well coated.
Create middle layer beside the yellow ring inside the cake pan. Make sure to leave the middle open for the white layer.
Make The White Layer : Microwave the marshmallows and butter for 30 seconds, stir well, and then heat again for 15-20 seconds. Stir in the cereal until well coated. Fill the hole in the middle of the cake pan with the white Rice Krispies mix.
Allow the candy corn treats to set for 30 minutes at room temperature before removing them from the pan and cutting into 8 slices – cut it like you would a pie so you end with the triangle shaped candy corn pieces of treat.
Tips For Making Rice Krispie Treats That Look Like Candy Corn
- Fresh Marshmallows : Anytime you’re making Rice Krispie treats, I always recommend using a fresh and unopened bag of marshmallows. This will result in the softest and gooiest marshmallow treats.
- Butter : The recipe calls for salted butter and no additional salt. If you are using unsalted butter then you may want to add a pinch of salt to each layer. Just a very, very small pinch.
- Use Gel Food Colors : Gel food colors are more concentrated than their liquid counterparts which results in a more vibrant color that needs less product.
- Spray Hands With Cooking Spray : I recommend lightly spraying your clean hands and the mixing spoon (used to stir the Rice Krispies mixtures) with nonstick cooking spray. This will help make mixing the treats easier and will stop them from sticking to your hands or the pan. You can also use the buttered side of the butter wrapper to spread the Rice Krispies into the pan with.
- Rice Krispie Pops : You can insert a popsicle stick into the bottom of the candy corn treats after the treats are cut to create cute ‘rice krispie pops’.
More Fun Halloween Treats To Make
- Halloween Monster Cookie Bars
- Candy Corn Cookies
- Easy Halloween Oreo Brownies
- Candy Corn Fudge
- Mini Candy Corn Cheesecakes
- Witch Hat Cookies
- Ghost Brownies
Candy Corn Rice Krispie Treats
Ingredients
Yellow Layer
- 2⅓ cups mini marshmallows
- 2 tablespoons salted butter
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- yellow gel food coloring
- 2 cups Rice Krispies cereal
Orange Layer
- 1 cup mini marshmallows (heaping 1 cup)
- 1 tablespoon salted butter
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
- orange gel food coloring
- 1 cup Rice Krispies cereal
White Layer
- 3/4 cup mini marshmallows
- 2 teaspoons salted butter
- 2/3 cup Rice Krispies cereal
Instructions
- Generously spray a 9-inch round cake pan with nonstick cooking spray, spread with softened butter, or shortening. Set aside.
- Make The Yellow Layer : Add the marshmallows and butter into a large microwave-safe bowl and microwave for 45 seconds. Stir the mixture well and microwave another 15-20 seconds. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well incorporated. Stir in the vanilla and yellow food coloring and mix until combined. Add the cereal and mix until everything is coated in the marshmallow mixture. Dump the cereal into the prepared pan and shape it into a 2-inch ring around the outer edge of the pan.2⅓ cups mini marshmallows, 2 tablespoons salted butter, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, yellow gel food coloring, 2 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- Make The Orange Layer : Microwave the marshmallows and butter in the microwave for 30 seconds, stir, and then heat for another 15-20 seconds. Add the vanilla and food coloring and mix. Stir in the cereal until everything is well coated. Create middle layer beside the yellow ring inside the cake pan. Make sure to leave the middle open for the white layer.1 cup mini marshmallows, 1 tablespoon salted butter, ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract, orange gel food coloring, 1 cup Rice Krispies cereal
- Make The White Layer : Microwave the marshmallows and butter for 30 seconds, stir well, and then heat again for 15-20 seconds. Stir in the cereal until well coated. Fill the hole in the middle of the cake pan with the white Rice Krispies mix.3/4 cup mini marshmallows, 2 teaspoons salted butter, 2/3 cup Rice Krispies cereal
- Allow the candy corn treats to set for 30 minutes at room temperature before removing them from the pan and cutting into 8 slices – cut it like you would a pie so you end with the triangle shaped candy corn pieces of treat.
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