Googly-Eyed Monster Crispy Rice Treats
- Treats
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, plus more for the pan
- 10 oz mini marshmallows, 1 bag (about 6 cups)
- 1 pinch kosher salt
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- green gel food coloring, a few drops
- 6 cups crisp rice cereal
- Decorating
- ½ cup semisweet chocolate chips
- 1 tsp vegetable oil
- 32 candy eyes, in mixed sizes
- sprinkles or candy corn (optional)
Googly-Eyed Monster Crispy Rice Treats
- Butter a 9x13-inch pan, or line it with parchment for easy removal.
- In a large pot over low heat, melt the butter. Add the marshmallows and salt and stir until completely melted and smooth.
- Take the pot off the heat and stir in the vanilla and green food coloring until evenly colored.
- Add the cereal and fold with a buttered spatula until every piece is coated.
- Scrape into the pan and press gently into an even layer with buttered hands or a piece of parchment. Don't pack it hard, or the treats will be dense.
- Let it cool and set at room temperature.
Googly-Eyed Monster Crispy Rice Treats
- Microwave the chocolate chips with the oil in 20-second bursts, stirring between each, until smooth. Spoon it into a zip-top bag and snip a tiny corner.
- Cut the treats into 16 bars. Pipe chocolate mouths, hair or stitches and press on candy eyes, using a dot of chocolate as glue. Let the chocolate set.