Kreepy Krispies Treats

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 cups miniature marshmallows
• red food coloring, to taste
• yellow food coloring, to taste
• 6 cups crispy rice cereal (rice krispies)
• 4 ounces orange and black M&M's plain chocolate candies (Halloween mix)
• 4 ounces candy corn
• marshmallow, shaped like pumpkins, to decorate (shaped like ghosts or pumpkins) (optional) or decorative candies, shaped like pumpkins, to decorate (optional)

Directions

1. 1

   Melt the 3 tbsp butter in a large saucepan over low heat.

2. 2

   While butter is melting, grease a 9x13-inch pan with softened butter or shortening.

3. 3

   When butter is melted, add marshmallows and stir until they liquify; do not scorch.

4. 4

   Add red and yellow food coloring to mixture until a nice orange color is achieved (about 2:1 yellow to red).

5. 5

   Remove mixture from heat and stir in rice krispies.

6. 6

   Add M&Ms and candy corn, mixing them throughout.

7. 7

   Spread mixture into the greased pan and press down lightly with a spatula to pack it.

8. 8

   While it is still sticky, place ghost or pumpkin marshmallows, candy pumpkins, or even more candy corn or M&M's on top to decorate as you desire.

9. 9

   Allow mixture to set and harden slightly before cutting into squares and serving.

10. 10

    Store unused treats in an airtight container.