Spooky Marshmallow Rice Brains
Delightfully creepy and dangerously delicious brain-shaped treats made with gooey marshmallows and crunchy puffed rice cereal, perfect for Halloween parties.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 10 ounces mini marshmallows
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 cups puffed rice cereal
- Red gel food coloring (a few drops)
- Optional: Candy eyeballs or gummy worms
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Add the mini marshmallows and stir constantly until completely melted and smooth, about 5 minutes.
- Remove the pan from heat and add a few drops of red gel food coloring. Stir until the color is evenly distributed.
- Gradually fold in the puffed rice cereal, ensuring every piece is coated in the marshmallow mixture.
- Let the mixture cool slightly but remain pliable. Line a baking sheet with wax paper.
- Using your hands or gloves, scoop out portions of the mixture and shape them into brain-like forms.
- Optional: Add candy eyeballs or gummy worms for extra spooky flair.
- Let the brains set at room temperature for about 15 minutes before serving.
Notes
[‘Use fresh marshmallows for smooth melting.’, ‘Keep the heat low to prevent scorching the butter or marshmallows.’, ‘Work quickly when shaping the brains as the mixture sets fast.’, ‘Get creative with spooky shapes like pumpkins or ghosts.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 brain
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 15
- Sodium: 50
- Fat: 3
- Saturated Fat: 1.5
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Protein: 1
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