Description
These adorable Rice Krispie Treat Ghosts are a fun, no-bake Halloween dessert that kids love to make and eat. Shaped by hand and decorated with chocolate faces, they’re perfect for parties, classroom snacks, or festive family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 5 cups mini marshmallows
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional but recommended)
- Pinch of salt (about 1/8 teaspoon)
- Chocolate chips or candy melts (for ghost eyes and mouths)
- Optional: Black edible gel (for finer details on faces)
- Optional: White chocolate, melted (for drizzling)
- Cooking spray or extra butter (for greasing hands and utensils)
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment or wax paper. Lightly grease your hands and utensils with cooking spray or butter.
- In a large saucepan over low heat, melt 1/4 cup unsalted butter slowly.
- Add 5 cups mini marshmallows to the melted butter. Stir constantly over low heat until smooth and glossy, about 3-5 minutes.
- Remove saucepan from heat. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and a pinch of salt until combined.
- Pour 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal into a large mixing bowl. Immediately pour the hot marshmallow mixture over the cereal. Mix quickly with a heatproof spatula until all cereal is coated, about 1-2 minutes.
- While the mixture is still warm, scoop out small handfuls (about 1/3 cup each) and shape into ghost forms—tall ovals with wavy bottoms. Place each on the lined baking sheet. Repeat until all mixture is used.
- Melt chocolate chips or candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl (20-30 seconds at a time). Use a toothpick or piping bag to dot eyes and mouths on each ghost, or press mini chocolate chips or candies directly into the treats.
- Optional: Drizzle with melted white chocolate and add sprinkles, edible glitter, or colored gels for extra decoration.
- Let ghosts cool and set at room temperature for at least 20 minutes before serving.
Notes
Use fresh marshmallows for best texture. Grease hands and utensils to prevent sticking. Work quickly to shape ghosts while mixture is warm. For gluten-free treats, use certified gluten-free crispy rice cereal. Get kids involved for a fun, hands-on activity.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ghost (1/12 of batch)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 60
- Fat: 3
- Saturated Fat: 2
- Carbohydrates: 24
- Protein: 1
Keywords: Rice Krispie Treats, Halloween, Ghosts, No-Bake, Kids, Party, Marshmallow, Easy Dessert, Festive, Classroom Snack