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Candy Corn Rice Krispie Bars

These Candy Corn Rice Krispie Bars are the best Halloween dessert! These bars have a simple rice krispie bar base and are packed with candy corn and more marshmallows.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Set time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 15 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup butter
  • 20 ounces mini marshmallows, divided ~10 cups, reserve 1 cup for adding later
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 6-7 cups Rice Krispies cereal
  • 11 ounces candy corn one bag, ~1½ cups

Equipment

  • 9x13 baking pan
  • large saucepan (5 quart or larger)
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • silicone spatula
  • large spoon
  • Parchment paper
  • cooking spray

Method
 

  1. Prepare a 9x13 baking dish by greasing it with cooking spray and lining it with parchment paper. Set aside.
  2. Add the butter to a large saucepan and melt it completely over the stove, using low-medium heat.
  3. Add the vanilla extract and the marshmallows (9 cups), reserving 1 cup for later, and stirring continuously until all of the marshmallows have melted.
  4. Remove from heat and immediately add the Rice Krispies, then the candy corn and reserved marshmallows. Stir until everything is covered with marshmallows.
  5. Immediately transfer to the prepared baking dish and use a greased spatula, greased parchment paper piece or grease your hand to press the bars evenly into the pan.
  6. Allow the bars to set for at least 20 minutes before enjoying them. Store at room temperature.