Pioneer Woman Cereal Treat Eyeballs

Pioneer Woman cereal treat eyeballs turn Rice Krispies Treats, green candy melts and candy eyeballs into a chewy, creepy Halloween dessert in 30 minutes. Try these easy no-bake Halloween treats for class parties or trick-or-treat night, since they're kid-friendly and need no oven.

Let the rice cereal balls set completely before you add the candy melts, because warm treats make the coating slide right off. Skip that wait and the eyeballs turn lopsided and the green melts smear everywhere.

Spooning melted green candy melts over each ball gives you a glossy, slimy-looking iris that pairs with the candy eyeball. Using your own favorite Rice Krispies Treats recipe means you control how chewy or soft the base turns out.

Pioneer Woman Cereal Treat Eyeballs

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Course: DessertCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy

Servings

16

servings

Prep time

30

minutes

Cooking timeminutes

Calories

130

kcal

Chewy marshmallow cereal balls get a glossy green candy coating and a candy eyeball on top. They set up firm, so the kids can grab them and eat them with their hands.

Ingredients

• 1/2 batch Rice Krispies Treats
  

• Green candy melts, melted
  

• Candy eyeballs
  

Directions

• Make the treats: Make a half batch of Rice Krispies Treats using your favorite recipe. Keep the mixture a little warm so it stays easy to shape.
• Shape the balls: Form the mixture into 2-inch balls, which should give you about 16. Set them on a parchment-lined tray and let them set completely.
• Melt the candy: Melt the green candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring until smooth. Once it flows easily from a spoon, you're ready to coat the balls.
• Add the green coating: Spoon some melted green candy melts onto each cereal ball. Let it drip a little so it looks slimy and uneven.
• Place the eyeballs: Top each ball with a candy eyeball while the coating is still wet. Then let the candy set so the eyes stay put.

Tools for this recipe

• Pyrex 3-piece glass mixing bowl set, OXO silicone spatula set, Reynolds unbleached parchment paper. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

FAQs

Can I use store-bought Rice Krispies Treats instead of making them?

Yes, you can crush a few store-bought bars together and press them into balls. They hold their shape a little less well, so chill the balls for 15 minutes before coating.

How long do cereal treat eyeballs keep?

Store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Stacking them can mash the coating, so layer them with parchment between rows.

Can I make these ahead for a party?

You can shape the cereal balls a day ahead and keep them covered. Add the green candy and the eyeballs the day you serve them so they look fresh.

What can I use if I can't find candy melts?

Melted white chocolate tinted with green gel food coloring works well. Use gel rather than liquid coloring, because water can make the chocolate seize.

What's the most common mistake with these?

Coating the balls while they're still warm is the biggest one, since the candy slides off and pools underneath. Wait until the treats are fully set and cool to the touch.