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Marshmallow Rice Bubbles Halloween Brains Recipe

Marshmallow Rice Bubbles Halloween Brains Recipe
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This fun and spooky Marshmallow Rice Bubbles Halloween Brains recipe is perfect for a creepy Halloween treat! Made with gooey marshmallows, crispy Rice Bubbles, and a touch of red food coloring to create realistic brain-like shapes, these no-bake snacks are easy to make and sure to impress at any Halloween party.

Ingredients

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Marshmallow Mixture

  • 85 g unsalted butter
  • 6 cups regular marshmallows
  • ½ tsp salt
  • red food colouring (a few drops)

Base

  • 4 cups Rice Bubbles (Krispies)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Bain-Marie: Pour ½ cup of water into a small pot and bring it to a boil. Once boiling, place a large heatproof bowl over the pot, ensuring the bottom of the bowl does not touch the water.
  2. Melt butter and marshmallows: Add the unsalted butter and marshmallows into the heatproof bowl. Continually whisk the mixture until it melts down into a smooth, slightly thick paste. This should take about 2 to 4 minutes, and it’s important to keep whisking to prevent burning.
  3. Add salt and food colouring: Carefully remove the bowl from the heat using oven mitts or a tea towel. Stir in ½ teaspoon of salt and add a drop or more of red food coloring. Whisk thoroughly to combine and achieve an even color.
  4. Mix with Rice Bubbles: Put the Rice Bubbles into a large mixing bowl. Immediately pour the marshmallow mixture over the Rice Bubbles and mix quickly but gently to thoroughly coat all the cereal pieces with the sticky mixture.
  5. Shape the brains: Lightly oil your hands to prevent sticking. Shape the coated Rice Bubbles into oval brain shapes. Then, using a butter knife, carefully make a dent running through the middle of each oval to mimic the brain’s folds.
  6. Add vein details: Dip a toothpick into the red food coloring and use it to draw thin, vein-like lines on the surface of each brain-shaped treat for a spooky, realistic effect.
  7. Store: Place the finished brains in an airtight container to keep fresh. They can be stored for up to one week at room temperature.

Notes

  • Use oven mitts or a tea towel to handle the hot bowl safely during the Bain-Marie process.
  • If you want a stronger red color, add more food coloring gradually until you achieve the desired shade.
  • Lightly oiling your hands is key to easily shaping the sticky mixture without it adhering to your skin.
  • These treats are best eaten within a week to maintain freshness and crispness.
  • You can substitute Rice Bubbles with Rice Krispies or similar puffed rice cereal if unavailable.

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Keywords: Halloween treat, marshmallow recipe, Rice Bubbles, no-bake dessert, spooky snacks, kid-friendly recipe, brain-shaped sweets

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