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Spooky Marshmallow Rice Bubbles Halloween Brains

Create delightfully unsettling Halloween treats with this simple recipe for edible brains made from Rice Bubbles cereal and marshmallows. These spooky snacks are easy to make, customizable, and guaranteed to be a hit at any Halloween party.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups Rice Bubbles cereal
  • 10 oz marshmallows about 40 large or 400 mini
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Pink or red gel food coloring
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup strawberry jam or raspberry preserves
  • 1 teaspoon water

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Spatula or wooden spoon
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper or silicone mat
  • Small bowl
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Optional: Latex gloves
  • Optional: Piping bag

Method
 

  1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  2. In a large pot, melt the butter over low heat.
  3. Add the marshmallows and stir constantly until completely melted and smooth. Do not brown.
  4. Remove the pot from the heat.
  5. Add the vanilla extract and a few drops of pink or red food coloring. Stir until you reach your desired brainy hue.
  6. Pour the Rice Bubbles cereal into the marshmallow mixture and gently fold until evenly coated.
  7. While the mixture is still warm (but cool enough to handle!), scoop out portions and shape them into brain-like forms. Use your hands (gloves recommended!) to create hemispheres and indentations for that realistic look.
  8. Place the formed brains onto the prepared baking sheet.
  9. In a small bowl, mix the strawberry jam or raspberry preserves with the water until smooth.
  10. Drizzle the thinned jam over the brains to create a "bloody" effect. You can use a spoon or a piping bag for more precision.
  11. Let the brains cool and set completely before serving. This usually takes about 30 minutes to an hour.

Notes

Don't overcook the marshmallows; burnt marshmallows are sad marshmallows! Work quickly since the marshmallow mixture will start to set as it cools. Embrace imperfection; brains aren't perfect, so don't stress about making them look identical. For storage, keep the brains in an airtight container at room temperature. They're best eaten within a few days. You can add mini chocolate chips for a little extra flavor, use different extracts like almond or peppermint, or mix in gummy worms or candy eyeballs for an extra creepy effect.