These ghost rice krispie treats are the perfect easy recipe for a special Halloween sweet treat on a stick for your little ghouls and goblins. They're easy to make, and so yummy.
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Why We Love This Recipe
- Rice Krispie Squares are a classic because of their great taste and how quick and easy they are to make.
- Adding chocolate makes these even better!
- Turning these into Halloween treats by making them into ghosts is so cute.
- They're perfect for all your Halloween celebrations and parties.
These sweet little ghost rice krispie squares are the perfect treat for your little ghouls and goblins this time of year.
Ghost Halloween Rice Krispies Treat
Rice Krispie Squares are a favourite at our house, and such an easy dessert with simple ingredients, so I thought it would be fun to make some special ones for Halloween. And there are no cookie cutters required for this simple treat.
These would be great for a party like our pink Halloween party, or classroom celebrations, or so much fun tucked in a lunch box for a special treat. Or make them part of a ghost themed snack board, Halloween Smores, as part of a Harry Potter snacks board, or for a Halloween movie night. They're quite easy peasy to make, and the kids can help out too.
Simple Ingredients
I also love that Rice Krispie cereal treats only have a few ingredients, and they're pretty much foolproof. Who doesn't love easy halloween treats? They also seem to be everyone's favorite recipe for a no-bake dessert.
- White Chocolate: Wilton candy melts work well for the chocolate coating, you can find them in the baking aisle at a craft or baking specialty store. Or you can also use white chocolate chips. Remember white chocolate burns very easily, so be sure to melt it carefully.
- Popsicle or Lollipop Sticks: We used popsicle sticks for our ghost rice krispies treats, but another great option is to use a lollipop stick, or leave them plain with no sticks as regular cookies.
- Coconut Oil or Vegtable Shortening: If you find that the melted white chocolate is too thick to dip easily, try adding in a little bit of coconut oil, or vegetable shortening to make it a little runnier. Don't add too much at a time though, or it won't set properly.
- Ghost Eyes: We used chocolate chips for our ghost eyes, but you could use candy eyeballs instead.
Storing
The layer of white chocolate coating on these festive halloween rice krispie treats will also make them last a little while longer -that is if you can keep people from eating them! Store these fun halloween treats in an airtight container at room temperature for the best results. Or wrap these cute halloween treats in plastic wrap or individual cellophane bags for holiday treats.
How To Make Ghost Rice Krispie Treats
See exact ingredients and steps below in the recipe card.
1. Prepare a 9 x 12 baking dish by spraying with non-stick spray or coating in butter. Set aside.
2. In a large pan over medium heat melt the marshmallows and butter, until all the marshmallows are melted. Stirring the whole time.
3. Remove the melted marshmallows from the heat and stir in the vanilla and rice cereal into the marshmallow mixture. Quickly place the mixture in the prepared pan while it's still hot. Use a spoon dipped in cold water to smooth them out. Allow them to cool.
4. Once cool, cut the rice krispies into small rectangles.
5. To create the ghosts, use a sharp knife to cut the edges of the top of a rectangle to make it into a ghost shape. .Or, if you have one you could use a ghost cookie. Then insert a popsicle stick into the ghost shapes.
6. Melt white chocolate in a double boiler or microwave safe bowl. Use a spoon to help cover the ghost in white chocolate. Place on parchment paper or wax paper and add milk chocolate chips for eyes. Allow to harden and enjoy! Store your batch of rice krispie treats in a sealed container.
This fun halloween treat is are perfect for any halloween celebrating. Your whole family will love this great recipe for a no bake halloween dessert. These ghost chocolate rice krispie treats are especially fun for a school halloween party. These delicious treats are guaranteed to be a huge hit for a classroom party. Move over Halloween candy, candy corn, and peanut butter cups, classic rice krispie treats just got a new fun twist with our Halloween makeover!
With these Ghost Halloween Rice Krispy treats as a spooktacular treat, life really is a party! Happy halloween!
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, but the method we used creates less waste, is easy, and we think it looks great.
Yes, these keep really well. The added layer of chocolate keeps them fresher longer than regular Rice Krispie treats. Feel free to make them a few days ahead of when you need them.
Yes just leave the out for regular ghost shaped Rice Krispie squares.
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Recipe
Ghost Halloween Rice Krispies
Ingredients
- 6 cups rice krispies cereal
- ¼ cup butter
- 10 oz bag of regular or mini marshmallows
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- non-stick cooking spray
- 2 cups white chocolate wafers
- ¼ cup milk chocolate chips
- 12 popsicle sticks
Instructions
- Prepare a 9 x 12 baking dish by spraying with non-stick spray or coating in butter. Set aside.
- In a large pan over medium heat melt the marshmallows and butter, until all the marshmallows are melted. Stirring the whole time.
- Remove the melted marshmallows from the heat and stir in the vanilla and rice cereal into the marshmallow mixture. Quickly place the mixture in the prepared pan while it's still hot. Use a spoon dipped in cold water to smooth them out. Allow them to cool.
- Once cool, cut the rice krispies into small rectangles.
- To create the ghosts, use a sharp knife to cut the edges of the top of a rectangle to make it into a ghost shape. .Or, if you have one you could use a ghost cookie. Then insert a popsicle stick into the ghost shapes.
- Melt white chocolate in a double boiler or microwave safe bowl. Use a spoon to help cover the ghost in white chocolate. Place on parchment paper or wax paper and add milk chocolate chips for eyes. Allow to harden and enjoy! Store your batch of rice krispie treats in a sealed container.
Dannyelle Nicolle-Ramjist says
The perfect treat for kids.
dnr says
Heather thank you. So fun to do with kids.
Dannyelle
dnr says
Krista, thank you, yes perfect for a party!
Dannyelle
dnr says
Jen, thanks so much. Thanks for pinning, hope you enjoy them.
Dannyelle
dnr says
Thank you, they're pretty yummy. 😉
Dannyelle
dnr says
Christy, thanks so much. They were fun to make.
Dannyelle
dnr says
Cassie, thanks so much. Hope your kids like them.
Dannyelle
heather says
These are PRECIOUS Dannyelle! And your photography is stunning! This is another fun project that my daughter would have so much fun doing! I love it!
Krista says
Those are so cute and would be perfect for a Halloween party!
Jennifer says
Those ghosts are the cutest thing every Dannyelle! I pinned them to our DIY Halloween board so we can make some!
xoxo
Lolly Jane says
So spooky and looks so yummy! xo
Christy James says
These are awesome and they are staged so cute! XOXO
cassie says
these are the cutest! saved to make with my kiddos!