For some reason, Halloween brings out the gross in me. I’m always inspired to do some slightly weird and gross brain activity or recipe in honor of being @craftbrain and all. It must be my inner zombie coming out or something. This year, it’s totally delicious, totally creepy Rice Crispy Treat Brains. And they’re totally perfect for your Halloween or Mad Scientist get-togethers. This post contains affiliate links.

I love these metal trays {affiliate} for serving. They’re a bit clinical and they make great play trays, too. Definitely one of our favorite craft room supplies. And be sure to pick up some of the Blood Red Sparkle Gel Icing {affiliate} to make the brains look extra gross.

Check out the Rice Krispy Treat Brains in Action

This is a fun recipe to make with the kids. Or have the kids make :) You can watch the video for tips!

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Brains are Fun

We also love these Brain Cupcakes too!

Looking for an activity to add some gross fun and learning to your krispy treats? Try 5 Messy Ways to Play Brain Surgeon.

Or the kids can play Paint Docter.

More Halloween Fun!

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Rice Krispy Treat Brains

Crispy sweet monster cereal bars take you back with your favorite childhood breakfast cereals.

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Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: cookies

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 10

Total Time: 20

Servings: bars

Ingredients

3 T. butter
1 10 oz. bag mini marshmallows
Red food coloring
6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
Non-stick cooking spray
Red gel icing

Instructions

Melt butter in a pot over medium heat (you can do this in the microwave too). Add marshmallows and heat until melted, stirring frequently. Add a few drops of red food coloring for a nice brain color.
Add the cereal and stir until evenly coated with the marshmallow / butter mix.
While mixture is still warm, spray your hands with non-stick spray and scoop up about 1/4 cup of marshmallow coated cereal. Form into a ball, then flatten a bit and give it a brain like indent with a spray coated knife. Set finished brain onto a parchment or wax paper covered baking sheet.
Let brains cool and then drizzle with red gel icing to give them that gorey brain look.
Makes 12-16 brains, depending upon how big you made them. Store in an air-tight container for 1-2 days.