This easy mummy rice crispy treats recipe are perfect for Halloween. Find out just how simple they are and grab the printable recipe at the bottom of this post for future reference.
Add these spooky sweet treats to your list of Halloween party food ideas. They make great classroom treats too.
Looking for more Halloween desserts? Check out our easy chocolate ghost cupcakes.
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Halloween Mummy Rice Crispy Treats
Halloween is my favorite time of year and I love super simple ways to make cute desserts and sweet treats. These mummy rice crispy cereal treats are the perfect combination of both of those things.
Even if you don’t have time to whip up a batch, it’s still really easy to decorate store bought rice krispie treats to look like mummies.
Can Rice Crispy Treats be Made Ahead?
I think rice krispie treats taste the best on the day they are made, but that’s not always practical. If you are making them ahead for a party, you have a couple options.
You can make and store a few batches of plain rice krispie treats and then decorate closer to the party. Or, you can make and decorate the mummy crispy treats a day or two ahead of time.
How to Store Rice Crispy Treats
To store your homemade rice crispy treats properly, you’ll need to place them in an airtight food storage container.
You can either place wax paper between the layers to reduce sticking together or wrap them in plastic wrap before putting them in the container.
How Long Do Rice Crispy Treats Last?
If you are storing leftover mummy rice crispy cereal treats or making them ahead for a party, they are good for about three days in an airtight container at room temperature or a bit longer if refrigerated.
Can Rice Krispie Treats Be Frozen?
Did you know you can freeze rice krispie treats? This is great if you like making and baking sweets in batches.
If you choose this option, I’d suggest only freezing the basic rice crispy recipe, not the completely decorated mummy treats.
Freeze these treats for up to six weeks in an airtight container.
How to Keep Rice Crispy Treats Soft
If you want to keep your mummy rice crispy treats from getting hard, you’ll want to use low heat to melt the butter and marshmallows.
Using high heat may seem quicker, but they may not turn out as soft after cooling. This is why I prefer to make mine on the stove rather than in the microwave.
The best way to enjoy soft rice crispy treats is to eat them the same day they are made (seriously!). However, if they have gotten hard, try placing a slice of bread with your rice crispy treats (in a zip top bag or airtight container) overnight.
Mummy Rice Crispy Treats Recipe
This recipe makes about 8 treats. A printable recipe card is also available at the end of this post.
Mummy Rice Crispy Treats Ingredients
- Cooking spray
- 3 tbsp butter
- 4 cups miniature marshmallows
- 6 cups rice cereal
- 1 stick softened butter
- 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 1-2 tbsp milk
- 16 edible candy eyes
- 5-6 oz. white fondant
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How to Make Mummy Rice Crispy Treats
Spray your 9×13 rectangular pan with cooking spray and set it aside. In a large saucepan, melt butter over low-medium heat.
Stir in the miniature marshmallows and keep stirring constantly until they are completely melted.
Then remove the marshmallow mixture from heat and add your rice cereal. Fold the cereal in until t is well incorporated.
Press rice cereal treat mixture into coated pan and allow to set for at least 30 minutes.
To keep the rice krispies from sticking to your hands, either wet your fingers or rub butter on your hands, then press them down into the pan.
Once the rice cereal treats are set, cut them into 8 rectangles.
To make the buttercream icing, use an electric mixer to beat together softened butter, confectioners’ sugar and milk. Start beating on low speed and gradually increase to high. Once the ingredients are smooth and form semi-stiff peaks, the icing is ready.
Frost each rice crispy cereal treat using an offset spatula. Add two edible candy eyes, pressing lightly into the icing.
Roll out fondant until it’s about ¼ of an inch thick and use a paring knife to cut the white fondant into thin strips.
Place strips all over the frosted rice cereal treats, in no particular order. Just be sure not to cover the candy eyes.
Trim any excess fondant and enjoy!
More Crispy Cereal Treats:
- Sally Mickey Ears Crispy Treats
- Rice Crispy Christmas Trees
- Gingerbread Man Rice Crispy Treats
- Rainbow Unicorn Poop Rice Crispy Treats
- Chocolate Lucky Charms Crispy Cereal Treats
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Printable Mummy Rice Crispy Treats Recipe
Mummy Rice Crispy Cereal Treats
This easy mummy rice crispy treats recipe are perfect for Halloween. Have a blast making these with your kids! They make cute and spooky classroom treats too.
Ingredients
- Cooking spray
- 3 TBS butter
- 4 cups miniature marshmallows
- 6 cups rice cereal
- 1 stick softened butter
- 2 cups confectioners’ sugar
- 1-2 TBS milk
- 16 edible candy eyes
- 5-6 oz. white fondant
Instructions
- Spray a 9x13 rectangular pan with cooking spray.
- In a large saucepan, melt butter over low-medium heat.
- Stir in the miniature marshmallows and keep stirring constantly until they are completely melted.
- Remove marshmallow mixture from heat and add the rice cereal. Fold until well incorporated.
- Press rice cereal treat mixture into coated pan and allow to set for at least 30 minutes. To keep the rice krispies from sticking to your hands, either wet your fingers or rub butter on your hands, then press them down into the pan.
- Once the rice cereal treats are set, cut them into 8 rectangles.
- To make the buttercream icing, use an electric mixer to beat together softened butter, confectioners’ sugar and milk.
- Start beating on low speed and gradually increase to high.
- Once the ingredients are smooth and form semi-stiff peaks, the icing is ready.
- Frost each rice crispy cereal treat using an offset spatula.
- Add two edible candy eyes, pressing lightly into the icing.
- Roll out fondant until it’s about ¼ of an inch thick.
- Use a paring knife to cut the white fondant into thin strips.
- Place strips all over the frosted rice cereal treats, in no particular order. Just be sure not to cover the candy eyes.
- Trim any excess fondant and enjoy!
