Halloween Marshmallow Crispy Treat Pumpkins

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons of butter
• 4 cups of mini marshmallows
• 6 cups of crispy rice cereal
• Orange food coloring
• Green food coloring
• Candy corn

Directions

1. Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat.
2. Add the marshmallows and stir until completely melted.
3. Remove from the heat and add the cereal. Stir until completely combined.
4. Divide the mixture into 3 equal parts and place into separate bowls.
5. Add a few drops of orange food coloring to one bowl and stir until the color is uniform.
6. Add a few drops of green food coloring to the second bowl and stir until the color is uniform.
7. Spray a 9×13 inch baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
8. Spread the orange mixture into the pan and press down firmly.
9. Spread the white mixture over the orange layer and press down firmly.
10. Spread the green mixture over the white layer and press down firmly.
11. Place in the refrigerator for 1 hour or until firm.
12. Cut into small pumpkin shapes using a pumpkin cookie cutter.
13. Garnish with candy corn.

Interesting Facts

• Marshmallow Crispy Treat Pumpkins are a popular Halloween treat in the United States.
• Crispy rice cereal was first introduced in the 1930s.
• The average pumpkin contains over 100 seeds.