Description
These Rice Krispies Brains are a spooky and fun treat perfect for Halloween or themed parties. Crispy rice cereal coated in marshmallow mixture is shaped into realistic brain-like mounds and decorated with red food coloring to mimic blood, creating a playful and delicious dessert that’s easy to make and sure to impress guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 5 cups (132g) Rice Krispies or any crispy rice cereal
- ¼ cup (57g) unsalted butter
- 1 10-oz bag (283g) mini marshmallows (about 8 cups)
- Red food coloring, about 6 drops plus extra for decorating
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Surface: Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat and set it aside to keep the treats from sticking.
- Set Aside Cereal: Place the Rice Krispies cereal in a large bowl and set it aside for later mixing.
- Melt Butter and Marshmallows: In a large saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter. Add the mini marshmallows and stir continuously until they are completely melted and smooth.
- Add Coloring: Once the marshmallows have melted, remove the saucepan from heat and stir in about 6 drops of red food coloring to achieve a pinkish hue that will lighten after mixing with the cereal.
- Combine Cereal and Marshmallow Mixture: Add the Rice Krispies cereal to the melted marshmallow and butter mixture, stirring until the cereal is evenly coated.
- Shape the Brains: Lightly spray an ice cream scoop or ¼ cup measuring cup with non-stick spray. Use it to scoop portions of the mixture onto the prepared baking sheet. With your hands, gently form each mound into a slightly oblong circle representing a brain shape.
- Create Brain Indents: Use the handle of a butter knife to make an indent on top of each mound to mimic the brain folds, then use the non-blade side of the knife alongside your free hand to slightly close the two halves of the “brain.”
- Decorate with Blood: Add a few drops of red food coloring to a small bowl. Using a clean paintbrush, paint streaks of “blood” onto the brains to give a realistic appearance.
- Cool and Store: Allow the Rice Krispies Brains to cool and set completely at room temperature. Once set, store them in an airtight container for up to one week to maintain freshness.
Notes
- Spraying the scoop with non-stick spray helps in releasing the sticky mixture easily.
- The red food coloring amount can be adjusted to get your desired pink or red shade.
- Use a silicone baking mat for easier cleanup and to prevent sticking.
- These treats are best eaten fresh but can be stored airtight for up to a week.
- Be careful not to add too much food coloring, as it can affect the texture.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 treat
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
