Making Halloween themed Rice Krispie treats allows you and your children to get creative and have fun in the kitchen. It's an enjoyable activity that can foster creativity and imagination to do at a Halloween party. Fun Halloween treats help create a festive atmosphere for special occasions like Halloween. Festive treats definitely contribute to the excitement and anticipation of the holiday, making it more enjoyable for both kids and adults.

Easy Halloween themed Rice Krispie Treats & Ideas

 Children are often more engaged and excited about eating treats that are visually appealing and match the theme of an event. Themed treats can pique their interest and encourage them to try new things. Halloween themed foods are a perfect treat as a party favor as well!

Items you will need from your local grocery store these festive and easy Halloween treats:

• non-stick spray

• baking sheet

• candy eye balls

• marshmallows (lots of them! large marshmallows, mini marshmallows)

• rice cereal - rice krispie cereal works best

• unsalted butter

• plastic wrap

• vanilla extract

• candy melts (white candy melts, black candy melts, green candy melts)

10 Halloween Themed Rice Krispie Treat Ideas

​1. Mini Pumpkin Pie Rice Krispie

Rice Krispie Treats Mini Pumpkin Pies are such fun treats to kick off the fall season. I love these treats because they are so easy to make and makes about 12 mini pies for each batch of pumpkin pie inspired Rice Krispie treats. The Rice Krispie mini pumpkin pie desserts are perfect for classroom parties, friends or family gatherings, or gifts for someone who loves a sweet treat. I love these mini pumpkin pie Rice Krispie Treats for fun place settings too for a fall themed event.

2. Halloween Rice Krispies Treats

These Ube Halloween Rice Krispie Treats are so easy to make and a fun and delicious treat for any Halloween celebration. Ube creates the best purple color that makes the perfect backdrop for fun Halloween sprinkles.  Ube is a bright purple sweet potato/yam originally from the Philippines. It has a nutty and subtle vanilla flavor. It’s a common ingredient in the Philippians often used in bread and desserts and has recently become more popular.  This is such a fun recipe that helps children learn about new ingredients and have so much fun learning about the culture and foods from the Philipines too! 

3. Frankenstein Rice Krispie treats

Traditional rice krispie treats get a Halloween makeover with this Frankenstein Rice Krispies. Chewy, gooey, homemade rice krispie treats are dyed green and decorated with candy eyeballs, melted chocolate hair, and mini marshmallow bolts for a spooky treat perfect for your Halloween party.  Take your classic rice krispies and take them up a notch with this Halloween inspired treat perfect for this time of year! 

4. Halloween Eyeball Crispy Rice Krispie Treats

Spooky, crispy little monsters with huge white chocolate eyes that follow you around the room. You'll love this crispy, chewy, sweet and delicious Halloween crispy cakes.   

5. Monster Rice Krispie treats

Who doesn’t love Rice Krispies Treats? They are such a classic and one that we make around here pretty often because it's so much easier with no bake! I love that you can customize these in different colors.  Adding the candy eyes is so much fun and a easy way to get even young kids involved. These can be made pretty quickly since there is no baking involved. Decorated like little monsters, these are super fun for all those spooky occasions. Kids love helping with this recipe and it is a great one to get them into the kitchen. Give them out as gifts or serve them at a fun gathering!

​6. Jack o'Lantern Rice Krispie Treat

These easy to make Jack O’Lantern treats are a fun food treat everyone will enjoy. Whether destined for the lunchbox, served as an after school (or after work) snack, bringing this great treat to share at a Halloween party, or just because, you and your kids will love these fabulous Jack O’Lantern Rice Crispy Treat this Halloween season.

​7. Spider Rice Krispie Treat

Rice Krispie Treat Spiders are a quick and easy Halloween no bake dessert made with Cocoa Krispies cereal, marshmallows, butter, and pretzels.

8. Mummy Rice Krispie Treat

I love these Halloween mummy treats because you can use individual crispy rice treat & melt candy melts to dip them in! This classic treat with a little bit of a twist will be a huge hit for the whole family.

9. Nightmare Before Christmas Rice Krispie Treats

These easy perfect Halloween treat options are great for Mickey lovers and someone who wants to sit down and enjoy a fun Halloween movie! Go to your local stores baking aisle and grab everything you need for these easy Halloween rice krispie treats. 

10. Gluten-free Pumpkin Spice Classic Rice Krispie treats

Pumpkin Spice Rice Krispie Treats! Crisp, soft, and chewy, these easy gluten-free, vegan, and allergy-free Rice Krispie treats are perfect for fall or Halloween! No marshmallows needed, nut-free, loaded with real pumpkin, and topped with a dairy-free white chocolate drizzle! A lower-sugar recipe that's an ideal kid-friendly dessert or sweet snack!

 Preparing festive Halloween rice Krispie treats can be an educational experience for kids. They can learn about different shapes, colors, and basic cooking skills while making these easy treats.

 Sharing themed treats at school Halloween parties or with friends and family at home can promote social interaction and bonding. It's an opportunity to exchange holiday treats and enjoy the sense of community during holidays.

Themed Rice Krispie bake Halloween treats can be tailored to suit specific preferences and dietary restrictions. You can adjust the ingredients to accommodate allergies or dietary needs, ensuring that everyone can enjoy them.

Making and enjoying themed treats can create lasting memories. Children often remember special activities like these, and the tradition of making themed treats can become a cherished part of family or school class parties' and traditions.

Delicious Halloween treats allow for self-expression through food. You can experiment with different designs, colors, and decorations to bring your vision to life. Preparing themed treats can instill a greater appreciation for food and the effort that goes into making it. It can teach kids that food can be both nourishing and enjoyable.  I love working on reading favorite recipe card and following directions and simple steps with my children!  

There are so many learning lessons that present during cooking together.  Making and eating themed treats engages the senses, from the smell of the ingredients to the tactile experience of shaping and decorating the treats. This sensory engagement can be especially stimulating for children.

Halloween themed Rice Krispie treats are a wonderful idea for school and home because they enhance celebrations, encourage creativity and engagement, provide opportunities for learning, and foster social connections. They can make holidays and special occasions more memorable and enjoyable for everyone involved.

Calling all friendly ghosts for additional Halloween season fun!

Teachers will love this Halloween color by number and Halloween Scavenger Hunt.

 If you are looking for spooky activities Kings Dominion has a great Haunted attraction and there are great haunted attractions in Virginia and also Greensboro NC haunted attractions. 

We know Halloween is full of lots of pumpkin inspired activities so check out this list of pumpkin patches in and around Richmond, VA, apple picking locations in Virginia, Halloween cookies, Halloween popcorn, and Halloween dessert ideas too! 

 I love the Mummy Cake pops to make for an after-school snack and treat! Halloween crafts are a great idea for classroom parties and this list of Halloween chapter books, Halloween picture books and Halloween board books.  Sip a Halloween inspired beverage or a pumpkin inspired drink that are perfect for any age.

Cuddle up and watch Hocus Pocus and other Halloween movies is the perfect way to kick into the Halloween spirit too:  Find our favorite Halloween movies on this list!

Remember to check with your child's school for any specific guidelines or restrictions regarding homemade treats before bringing them to a classroom celebration. Enjoy making and sharing these spooky and delightful Halloween Rice Krispie treats!