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Marshmallow Rice Krispies Halloween Brains Recipe

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  • Author: Susan
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 brain-shaped treats 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Create spooky and delicious Marshmallow Rice Krispies Halloween Brains with a fun twist on a classic treat. These brain-shaped snacks use gooey marshmallows, crispy rice cereal, and vibrant red food coloring to bring a creepy effect perfect for Halloween parties and themed events.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 6 tbsp Unsalted butter
  • 6 cups Regular marshmallows
  • 4 cups Rice Krispies cereal
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • As needed Red food coloring

Instructions

  1. Create a Bain-Marie: Fill a medium saucepan with ½ cup water and bring it to a gentle boil. Place a heatproof bowl over the saucepan to create a bain-marie, which will allow the butter and marshmallows to melt gently without burning.
  2. Melt Butter and Marshmallows: Add the unsalted butter and marshmallows to the bowl. Slowly melt them together, whisking continuously until the mixture is smooth and glossy, ensuring even melting and preventing scorching.
  3. Add Flavor and Color: Remove the bowl from heat. Whisk in ½ teaspoon of salt to balance the sweetness and add 2-3 drops of red food coloring to create the brain’s eerie effect.
  4. Combine with Cereal: Pour the marshmallow mixture over the Rice Krispies cereal and stir quickly but gently to coat all the cereal evenly without crushing it.
  5. Shape the Brains: Lightly oil your hands to prevent sticking. Take portions of the mixture and mold them into oval shapes resembling brains. Using a butter knife, carve a groove down the center to mimic the brain’s folds.
  6. Add Vein Details: Dip a toothpick in red food coloring and draw vein-like patterns on the shaped brains for added spooky and realistic effect, perfect for Halloween presentation.

Notes

  • For variation, add mini chocolate chips to the mixture to represent ‘neurons’ inside the brains.
  • Try replacing some of the butter with peanut butter for a nutty flavor twist.
  • Use orange food coloring instead of red to create pumpkin-themed treats for other fall parties.
  • Store the shaped brains in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 7 days to keep them fresh.

Find it online: https://www.recipeothy.com/marshmallow-rice-krispies-halloween-brains-recipe/