Kreepy Krispies Treats

A spooky variation on the popular and traditional sweet snack. Enjoy!

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Yields: 12-16 treats

Ingredients

• 3  tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4  cups miniature marshmallows
•  red food coloring, to taste
•  yellow food coloring, to taste
• 6  cups  crispy rice cereal (rice krispies)
• 4  ounces  orange and black  M&M's plain chocolate candy (Halloween mix)
• 4  ounces  candy corn
•  marshmallows (shaped like ghosts or pumpkins) (optional) or   decorative candies, shaped like pumpkins, to decorate (optional)

Directions

1. Melt the 3 tbsp butter in a large saucepan over low heat.
2. While butter is melting, grease a 9x13-inch pan with softened butter or shortening.
3. When butter is melted, add marshmallows and stir until they liquify; do not scorch.
4. Add red and yellow food coloring to mixture until a nice orange color is achieved (about 2:1 yellow to red).
5. Remove mixture from heat and stir in rice krispies.
6. Add M&Ms and candy corn, mixing them throughout.
7. Spread mixture into the greased pan and press down lightly with a spatula to pack it.
8. While it is still sticky, place ghost or pumpkin marshmallows, candy pumpkins, or even more candy corn or M&M's on top to decorate as you desire.
9. Allow mixture to set and harden slightly before cutting into squares and serving.
10. Store unused treats in an airtight container.