Marshmallow Rice Bubbles Halloween Brains
Easy and fun Halloween treats made with Rice Bubbles and marshmallows, shaped like brains.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowls:
- Bain-Marie or Double Boiler
- Toothpick
Ingredients
- 85 g unsalted butter
- 6 cups regular marshmallows (pink or white)
- 4 cups Rice Bubbles (or puffed rice cereal)
- ½ tsp salt
- Red food coloring (a drop or more)
Instructions
- Set up a Bain-Marie: Boil ½ cup of water in a pot, then place a heat-proof bowl on top. Add butter and marshmallows to the bowl.
- Stir continuously for 2–4 minutes until you get a silky-smooth mixture. Remove from heat.
- Stir in salt and add red food coloring a drop at a time until the desired color is achieved.
- In a large bowl, prepare the Rice Bubbles. Pour the warm marshmallow mix over the cereal and fold quickly to coat.
- Let the mixture cool slightly, then oil your hands and shape the mixture into oval forms. Use a butter knife to create a shallow groove down the middle.
- Dip a toothpick in food coloring and trace squiggly veins on the surface for decoration.
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Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week, separated by wax or parchment paper.