Harvest Rice Krispie Treats
Fall is the perfect time to whip up some fun, festive treats, and these Harvest Rice Krispie Treats are a must-try! Packed with colorful fall candy like pumpkins and candy corn, this easy Rice Krispie treats recipe is ideal for Halloween parties, Thanksgiving gatherings, or just a cozy autumn snack. Kids love helping out, and the gooey, crunchy results are always a hit. Customize with your favorite seasonal candies for endless variations, like candy corn Rice Krispies or pumpkin-themed bars.
So fun right! You can customize these rice krispie treats with whatever candy you like. I went with some pumpkins and different colored candy corn. Candy corn rice krispies would be so cute on their own as a great fall treat. You could make them for a Halloween party or a Thanksgiving treat.
Why You’ll Love This Fall Rice Krispie Treats Recipe
These fall Rice Krispie treats take the classic recipe up a notch with vibrant autumn candies. They’re quick to make—no baking required—and ready in just 15 minutes. Whether you’re hosting a Halloween bash or need a simple Thanksgiving dessert, this recipe delivers on flavor and fun. Plus, it’s a great way to involve the family in the kitchen!
Ingredients for Harvest Rice Krispie Treats
These Harvest Rice Krispie Treats start with all the basic ingredients for rice krispie treats.
- butter
- marshmallows
- rice krispie cereal
How to Make Fall Rice Krispie Treats
Melt the Butter: Start by melting the butter in a large pot.
Add Marshmallows: Once the butter is melted you add the marshmallows. You can either use regular size or mini marshmallows.
Keep your heat on medium-low and you will want to keep stirring.
After a few minutes your marshmallows will almost be completely melted, keep stirring.
Mix in Cereal: Once the marshmallows are completely melted, remove the pot from the heat and add the Rice Krispie Cereal to the melted marshmallow mixture.
This is where you need to stir quickly and work hard to get the marshmallow mix to completely coat the rice krispie cereal.
Incorporate Fall Candy: Once the marshmallow has completely coated the cereal, add some of the fall candy and mix it in evenly.
Press into Pan: Then you will take a 9×13 inch pan and spray it with nonstick spray. Then dump the mixture into the pan. Now I spray my hands with the nonstick spray and then press the rice krispie treats into the pan evenly. You can spray a small sheet of parchment paper with nonstick spray if you want to press down with that instead of getting your hands greased.
Top and Cool: Once it’s pressed in evenly, then dot the top of the Rice Krispie Treat with some more fall candy.
Harvest Rice Krispie Treat
Ingredients
- ¼ cup butter
- 16 ounces marshmallows
- 6 cups Rice Krispie Cereal
- 2 cups fall candy
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium-low heat.
- Once the butter has melted, add the marshmallows.
- Keep stirring as the marshmallows melt. it will take a few minutes.
- Once the marshmallows are completely melted, remove the pot from the heat and add the rice krispie cereal.
- Stir quickly and get the cereal completely coated with the melted marshmallows.
- Once coated add 1 cup of the fall candy. Stir to evenly disperse.
- Spray a 9×13 pan with nonstick spray and dump the rice krispie treats mixture into the pan. I like to lightly spray my hands with the nonstick spray before pressing the treats into the pan evenly.
- Then add the remaining fall candy to the top of the rice krispie treats.
- Let it cool at least 30 minutes before cutting.
Notes
How long do homemade rice krispy treats last?
Now I think this really is a personal preference. They are perfectly fine to eat for up to 5 days if kept in an airtight container. But I find that after the 2nd day, they start to get a little tougher than I prefer. So I think they are best to enjoy the same day or the next day. I hope you have much fun making your own for the fall season.
