Marshmallow Rice Bubbles Halloween Brains
A fun and delicious no-bake treat shaped like brains, perfect for Halloween celebrations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 brain treats
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 85 g unsalted butter
- 6 cups regular marshmallows (pink or white)
- 4 cups Rice Bubbles (or puffed rice cereal)
- ½ tsp salt
- Red food coloring (a drop or more)
Instructions
- Boil ½ cup of water in a pot, then place a heat-proof bowl on top.
- Add the unsalted butter and marshmallows to the bowl. Stir continuously for 2-4 minutes until the mixture becomes smooth and silky.
- Remove the bowl from heat. Stir in the salt and add the red food coloring drop by drop until you achieve your desired color.
- Add the Rice Bubbles to a large mixing bowl and pour the warm marshmallow mixture over the cereal. Fold quickly until evenly coated.
- Allow the mixture to cool slightly. Oil your hands lightly and shape the mixture into oval forms resembling brains.
- Dip a toothpick in food coloring and trace squiggly lines on the surface of each brain for decoration.
Notes
Oil your hands to make shaping easier and prevent sticking. Work quickly before the mixture cools too much.