Candy Corn Rice Krispie Treats

What's not to love about these festive candy corn rice krispie treats? Make no mistake about it... these gooey fall treats will have everyone feeling like a kid again.

Consequently you've been warned -- now these candy corn rice krispie treats with sprinkles will be the hit dessert of your home, fall party, school Halloween party, or work potluck.

Take note you might as well plan on making a double batch... just sayin'.

This recipe idea started after I had leftover candy corns from a previous post, Candy Corn Brownies.

And seeing wonderful reactions from family and friends over the festive brownies, we decided to create another fall dessert with them.

Fast forward to the creation of candy corn rice krispie treats with loads of candies and ooey gooeyness.

For this recipe we used my original rice krispie treats recipe found on our website, Eating Gluten and Dairy Free.

candy corn rice krispie treat ingredients

• coconut oil
• marshmallows-- Dandies sells mini and large marshmallows
• gluten free rice krispie cereal-- if you're looking for a certified gluten free cereal, check out Nature's Path Crispy Rice Cereal available here. Readers have also commented Walmart (called Crispie Rice), Aldi, and Harris and Teeter's sell safe rice krispie cereals.
• candy corns-- YumEarth sells candy corns in the fall and they are free from the top 8 allergens. They can be purchased online or in select stores. The traditional Brach's brand commonly purchased in local stores is gluten and dairy free. However their products are manufactured where dairy is present and could be cross contaminated. See their ingredient/manufacturing statement here.
• optional festive fall sprinkles--you can also add in festive orange and white sprinkles to this krispie treat. Sweet Indeed sells these fun sprinkles here on Amazon. Note the Amazon website says the larger sugar pearl beads are hard... aka we'd pick those few out for this recipe. No need to have a little one choke.

how to make candy corn rice krispie treats

• line a 9x9 square pan with parchment paper and spray with nonstick spray, then set aside
• in a large stovetop pan, combine the coconut oil and marshmallows over medium heat, stirring constantly until almost completely melted -- the bottom can burn quickly
• stir in 4-5 cups of rice krispie cereal, depending on how gooey you like your treats, along with the candy corn and sprinkles -- mix well
• press the mixture into the prepared pan, then lightly press more candy corn and sprinkles into the top
• allow to cool completely, then cut and serve

recipe tips & variations

• work quickly once the cereal is mixed in -- the marshmallow sets up fast, which makes it harder to press evenly into the pan
• lightly grease your hands or a spatula before pressing the mixture into the pan so it doesn't stick
• let the treats cool completely before cutting for clean squares
• store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days -- these are best enjoyed within the first couple of days while the texture is at its softest
• variation-- swap the orange and white sprinkles for other seasonal colors to use this same treat for other holidays
• variation-- drizzle melted dairy free chocolate or candy melts over the top once cooled for extra flair

frequently asked questions

Can I make these ahead of time?

Yes -- these hold up well made a day ahead. Store them covered at room temperature so the marshmallow doesn't dry out.

Why are my rice krispie treats hard instead of gooey?

Overheating the marshmallow mixture or over-pressing the cereal into the pan can make treats tough. Heat just until melted, and press gently rather than packing it in tightly.

Can I freeze these?

Rice krispie treats don't freeze particularly well -- the texture tends to turn hard and chewy once thawed, so we recommend enjoying these fresh within a few days.

easy to prepare fall desserts

• classic apple crisp-- old-fashioned fresh baked cinnamon apples topped with a buttery, brown sugar oatmeal topping from simple pantry ingredients
• pumpkin cinnamon sugar donuts-- soft and moist on the inside, with a sweet crunchy cinnamon sugar coating on the outside. The pumpkin flavor of these donuts is absolutely incredible. These are also soy and egg free.
• glazed apple spice loaf-- moist and deliciously flavored with apple butter and all the best fall spices this bakery style bread is delicious
• candy corn brownies-- moist fudgy brownies topped with festive candy corns for a brilliant fall treat

lastly

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