Bring spooky fun to your Halloween dessert table with Frankenstein Rice Krispie Treats, decorated with green coloring, candy eyes, and chocolate hair.
They’re festive, no-bake, and come together quickly—perfect for parties, school events, or simply adding a playful touch to your holiday treats.
You’ll find even more festive desserts and creative treats on my Halloween themed recipes page to make your celebration extra fun.
You're going to love this easy no bake treats! They're perfect for school parties or a fun treat to make for your kids before heading out for trick-or-treating.
With the classic flavor everyone loves and a playful design that’s sure to get smiles, they’re a festive twist on a favorite snack.
Looking for more festive easy dessert recipes? Try my Halloween Decorated Brownies, Mummy Halloween Cookies, and even my Halloween Cake Mix Cookies. Yum!
Table of Contents
- Recipe at a Glance
- Recommended Kitchen Tools
- My Kitchen Tools Essentials
- Ingredients You’ll Need
- Substitutions and Variations
- Step-by-Step Instructions
- Insider Tips from My Kitchen to Yours
- Insider Tips from My Kitchen to Yours
- Storage & Serving Tips
- Recipe FAQ's
- More Cute Halloween Treats You'll Love!
- LOVE this recipe? SAVE it for Later!
- 📖 Recipe Card
- Tips
- Halloween Placemat Activity BUNDLE
- Food Safety Tips:
- 💬 Comments
Recipe at a Glance
A playful Halloween dessert made with store-bought Rice Krispie Treats, dipped in green candy melts and decorated to look like Frankenstein.
- Pro Tip: Unwrap all the treats before starting so decorating goes quickly and smoothly.
- Flavors & Ingredients: Premade Rice Krispie Treats, green candy melts, chocolate sprinkles, and candy eyes.
- Why It Works: No-bake, fun to decorate, and perfect for parties, school events, or quick holiday treats.
- Time & Difficulty: Prep: 20 min | Cook: 0 min | Difficulty: Easy
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Recommended Kitchen Tools
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Ingredients You’ll Need
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Substitutions and Variations
Different Candy Melts: Swap green for purple or orange candy melts to create other spooky characters.
Homemade Base: Use homemade Rice Krispie Treats instead of store-bought if you want a bigger batch or fresher flavor.
Eyes & Faces: Use mini M&Ms, gel icing, or candy corn in place of candy eyes for different monster expressions.
This recipe has not been tested with other substitutions or variations. If you replace or add any ingredients, please let me know how it turned out in the comments below!
Step-by-Step Instructions
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Step 1: Melt the candy wafers according to the package directions then dip the top half of the Rice Krispie treats.
Step 2: Place the dipped treats on parchment or wax paper.
Step 3: While the chocolate is still wet, add the black jimmies on the very top to resemble the hair.
Step 4: Then press in 2 candy eyes right below the hair.
Step 5: Pipe melted black candy wafers on to create stitches. Allow the treats to completely set.
Insider Tips from My Kitchen to Yours
✔️ DO unwrap and prep all your Rice Krispie Treats and decorations before melting the candy so assembly goes quickly.
❌ DO NOT overheat the candy melts, as they can seize and become difficult to coat smoothly.
Insider Tips from My Kitchen to Yours
✔️ DO melt the candy coating slowly and stir often for the smoothest finish when dipping.
❌ DO NOT skip letting the coating set fully before adding sprinkles and eyes, or they may slide off.
Storage & Serving Tips
Refrigerate: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days. Let sit at room temperature for a few minutes before serving so the candy coating softens slightly.
Freezer: Freezing is not recommended once decorated, as the candy coating and sprinkles may crack or lose their texture.
Serving Tips: Arrange on a Halloween platter or wrap individually in cellophane bags for parties, bake sales, or classroom treats.
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Recipe FAQ's
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Decorated Frankenstein Rice Krispie Treats will stay fresh for about 3 days when stored in an airtight container at room temperature. If you need them to last longer, you can refrigerate them for up to 5 days, but let them sit at room temp for a few minutes before serving so the candy coating softens slightly.
To keep candy melts from cracking, make sure the Rice Krispie Treats are at room temperature before dipping and avoid moving them straight from a cold area to a warm one. Also, don’t make the candy coating too thick— a light, even layer sets more smoothly and is less likely to break.
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Frankenstein Rice Krispie Treats
Ingredients
Equipment
Video
Method
- Place green candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl and heat on the defrost setting for 2 minutes. Continue heating in 1-minute intervals, stirring after each, until fully melted and smooth.
- Dip each Rice Krispie Treat halfway into the melted candy, turning to coat all sides evenly. Set on parchment paper to dry.
- While the coating is still wet, decorate the top with black jimmies for hair.
- Press on two candy eyes.
- Add black candy melts to a piping bag and heat on defrost for 2 minutes, then in 1-minute intervals as needed until melted.
- Snip the tip of the bag and pipe stitches across the coated area to create Frankenstein’s face.
- Allow treats to set completely before serving.
Nutrition
Notes
Tips
- Unwrap all the Rice Krispie Treats and have decorations ready before melting the candy for easier assembly.
- Melt candy melts slowly in the microwave, stirring between intervals to avoid overheating.
- Press sprinkles and candy eyes into the coating while it’s still soft so they stick firmly.
Storage & Make Ahead
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Refrigerate up to 5 days, but allow treats to come to room temperature before serving.
- Freezing is not recommended once decorated, as the coating and sprinkles may crack.
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Food Safety Tips:
- Use separate utensils and surfaces to prevent cross-contamination when handling raw ingredients.
- Wash hands thoroughly after working with raw ingredients like eggs or dough.
- Avoid leaving no-bake treats or raw components at room temperature for extended periods.
- Ensure all utensils, bowls, and surfaces are clean before starting.
- Store no-bake recipes, such as pudding pies and candy, in the refrigerator to keep them fresh and safe.
- Provide good ventilation when using a gas stove for melting or heating chocolate, butter or other ingredients.
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