These Halloween Rice Krispie Treats are a simple way to celebrate Halloween! Load them up with festive sprinkles or add in some of your favorite candies.
Line a 9 x 9-inch baking pan with parchment paper or foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
In a large pan, melt butter over low heat. Set aside 1 1/2 cups marshmallows. Add the rest of the marshmallows to the pan and stir until completely melted. Remove the pan from the heat.
Gradually add crisped rice cereal; stirring until well coated. Fold in the reserved 1 1/2 cups of marshmallows and sprinkles until thoroughly incorporated.
Using a buttered spatula or clean hands to firmly press the mixture into the prepared pan. Cool completely.
For the Buttercream
In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, or in a large bowl with an electric mixer, beat butter on medium-high speed for about 5 minutes.
With the mixer on low speed, slowly add in powdered sugar, and continue beating until well blended.
Add in vanilla, and 1 teaspoon of milk. Mix on low speed until incorporated.
Beat at high speed until frosting is smooth and fluffy; about 4-5 more minutes. If your frosting is too thick, gradually add a little more milk, 1 teaspoon at a time until you reach the desired consistency.
Spread or pipe frosting onto cooled marshmallow cereal treats and top with festive sprinkles.
Notes
Try decorating the tops of these treats with your favorite candies, such as mini candy corn or Reese's Pieces, as well.For thinner treats, press the mixture into a 13x9-inch pan instead of the 9x9-inch pan.