Easy Cornflake Pumpkins
Easy pumpkin marshmallow treats are always a crowd-pleaser. Melty marshmallow and corn flakes cereal is a match made in heaven.
Yay! It is officially September, which in my book, means all things pumpkin!
Corn Flake Marshmallow Treats
This SUPER EASY recipe for cornflake marshmallow treats has been our go-to holiday treat for years. We make them for parties and on weekends when we want to make something simple that we all enjoy making and eating together.
These taste better than rice krispie treats, according to the many people we have surveyed. Friends and family remind me that I have to bring these to gatherings - they look forward to them every year!
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Easy Pumpkin Treats
We started making corn flake pumpkin treats in the fall since Corn Flake Wreaths are such a hit for Christmas.
We always have a great time creating these little pumpkins in the kitchen. If you have kiddos it's a great treat to make with them because it is quick, easy and delicious.
How to Make Pumpkin Corn Flake Marshmallow Treats
Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Medium Saucepan
- Silicone Spatula
- Wax Paper
- Cooking Spray
Ingredients
- Corn Flakes
- Butter
- Mini Marshmallows
- Food Coloring (orange or red and yellow)
- Green Licorice
My kids favorite part is adding in the licorice pumpkin stems (and sneaking bites of them!)
Step by Step Instructions
- Measure 6 cups cornflakes into a large mixing bowl.
- Melt butter and marshmallows in a large saucepan over medium heat. Once completely melted, add food coloring until desired orange color is obtained.
- Stir marshmallow mixture into cornflakes until well incorporated.
- Drop mixture in large spoonfuls onto wax paper and use hands to shape them into balls. Make a little divot in the top of the pumpkin and place a piece of green licorice in to make a stem.
Pro Tips
- Spray a little bit of cooking spray onto your hands before shaping the pumpkins. This way the marsmallow doesn't stick to your fingers.
- Allow marshmallow treats to fully cool before transferring them to another dish. They will hold their shape once they have cooled.
- Don't get caught up in making perfect pumpkin shapes. They are cute in all shapes and sizes, just like real pumpkins!
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Easy Cornflake Pumpkins
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Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Medium Saucepan
- Wax Paper
Ingredients
- 6 cups Corn Flakes
- ½ cup Butter
- 5 cups Mini Marshmallows
- ¼ teaspoon Orange Food Coloring I mixed red and yellow
- 18 pieces Green Licorice
Instructions
- Melt butter and marshmallows in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- Once completely melted, add food coloring until desired orange color is obtained.
- Measure 6 cups cornflakes into a large mixing bowl.
- Stir marshmallow mixture into cornflakes until well incorporated.
- Drop mixture in large spoonfuls onto wax paper.
- Use hands to shape them into balls.
- Make a little divot in the top of the pumpkin and place a piece of green licorice in to make a stem.
- Allow marshmallow treats to fully cool.
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More Easy Halloween Treats
- Halloween Dirt Cups
- Easy Spider Halloween Cookies
- Monster Pretzel Hugs
- Easy Mummy Brownies
- Monster Marshmallow Popcorn
- Frankenstein Rice Krispie Treats
Check out our Halloween Recipes page for even more treat ideas.
This post was originally published on September 8th, 2014 and has been updated with new photos, a video and more detailed information.
These are so fun, easy, and cute to make! My kids love them and bring them to school events!
My first time making this and it turned out wonderful! It's savory and full of flavors ????
These are too cute!! And, they are a yummy treat!! I am ready for all things pumpkin, too! The kids will love them!
I love this idea! It seems super easy, too. I'm totally making these!
So cute! My kids would love these!
Adorable! My kids would have so much fun with these!
Oh I just love this idea!! The pumpkins turned out SOO cute!!!!
Thanks Laury!! It's all inspired by YOU!