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These Brown Butter Mummy Rice Krispie Treats are gooey, buttery, and one of my favorite easy Halloween treats. They’re made from scratch with browned butter and marshmallows, then dipped and drizzled with white candy melts to turn them into the cutest little mummies.
I’ve been making these for Halloween for years, and browning the butter is the little extra step that makes them so good. I got the idea after making my Mummy Cupcakes and Mummy Brownies. Serve them with my Mummy Brie and one of my Halloween drinks for a fun spooky spread.
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- Why You’ll Love These Mummy Rice Krispie Treats
- Brown Butter Mummy Rice Krispie Treats Ingredients
- How to Make Mummy Rice Krispie Treats
- How to Make the Mummy Bandages
- Eden’s Tips
- Candy Melts vs. White Chocolate
- Mummy Rice Krispie Treat Variations
- How to Store Mummy Rice Krispie Treats
- Mummy Rice Krispie Treat FAQs
- More Halloween Treats
- Brown Butter Mummy Rice Krispie Treats Recipe
Why You’ll Love These Mummy Rice Krispie Treats
- Brown butter makes them extra good: It adds a toasted, nutty flavor to the classic marshmallow treats.
- Easy to decorate: Mummy bandages are supposed to look messy, so there’s no decorating perfection required.
- Made from scratch: The homemade Rice Krispie treat underneath all that cute decoration is just as good as the topping.
- Perfect for Halloween parties: They’re easy to serve and look adorable on a Halloween dessert table.
- Fun to make with kids: Once the hot marshmallow mixture is out of the way, kids can help add the eyes and mummy bandages.
For more spooky ideas, I have an entire collection of Halloween desserts, too.
Brown Butter Mummy Rice Krispie Treats Ingredients
Rice Krispies Cereal: You’ll need 12 ounces of crispy rice cereal. This gives the treats their classic light and crispy texture.
Marshmallows: Use 20 ounces, or two 10-ounce bags. Fresh marshmallows melt the easiest and give you that soft, gooey texture.
Salted Butter: You’ll need 1 cup (2 sticks). I love salted butter here because a little salt balances all the sweetness. Browning the butter also gives these much more flavor than a standard Rice Krispie treat.
Vanilla Extract: Just 1 teaspoon adds warmth and flavor to the marshmallow mixture.
White Candy Melts: You’ll need 2 bags: one for dipping the mummies and another for creating the bandages. I like candy melts because they’re easy to work with and set firmly at room temperature.
Canola Oil: Keep about 1 tablespoon on hand for thinning the candy melts if they’re too thick for dipping or drizzling.
Candy Eyes: You’ll need 48 candy eyes to make 24 mummy treats. They’re also fun to use for other Halloween desserts and cookies.
How to Make Mummy Rice Krispie Treats
Brown the butter: Melt 1 cup (2 sticks) salted butter in a large pot over medium heat. Continue cooking, stirring often, until the butter turns golden brown and smells toasted and nutty.
Melt the marshmallows: Reduce the heat to low and add 20 ounces marshmallows. Stir until they’re completely melted and smooth.
Add the vanilla: Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
Add the cereal: Remove the pot from the heat and fold in 12 ounces Rice Krispies cereal until the cereal is evenly coated in the marshmallow mixture.
Press into the pan: Transfer the mixture to a parchment-lined 9 x 13-inch pan. Place another piece of parchment over the top and gently press everything into an even layer. Don’t pack it down too firmly or the treats can become dense and hard.
Let them set: Let the Rice Krispie treats cool and set for about 1 hour.
Cut the mummies: Lift the treats from the pan and use a lightly buttered knife to cut them into 24 rectangles.
Melt the candy coating: Melt one bag of white candy melts in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring well between each one. If the coating is too thick for dipping, stir in a little canola oil, up to about 1 tablespoon, until smooth.
Dip the mummies: Dip the top and sides of each Rice Krispie treat into the melted candy coating and place them on parchment paper.
Add the eyes: While the coating is still soft, add 2 candy eyes to each mummy.
Make the bandages: Melt the second bag of candy melts and transfer it to a piping bag or zip-top bag. Cut a small opening in the tip and drizzle it back and forth over each mummy to create the bandages.
Let them set: Leave the treats on parchment until the coating is completely firm before serving or storing.
How to Make the Mummy Bandages
The best part about these is that they really don’t need to look perfect.
Dip the tops and sides of the treats in white candy melts first, then add the candy eyes while the coating is still soft.
Once that layer has started to set, drizzle more melted candy coating back and forth across the treats. I like to cross some of the lines and leave a little opening around the eyes so you can still see the mummy’s face.
Use a piping bag with a small opening for thinner bandages. And don’t worry if your lines are crooked or uneven: the messier they are, the cuter the mummies look!
Eden’s Tips
Don’t pack the cereal mixture too tightly: Press it gently into an even layer. Packing it down too firmly can give you hard Rice Krispie treats instead of soft, chewy ones.
Keep the heat low: Once you add the marshmallows, turn the heat down. You only need enough heat to melt them smoothly.
Use fresh marshmallows: An old, dried-out bag won’t melt as nicely and can affect the texture of the treats.
Butter your knife: This makes cutting the sticky treats into clean rectangles so much easier.
Use parchment paper: I use it both for pressing the mixture into the pan and underneath the dipped mummies while they set.
Thin the candy melts only if necessary: Melt them first and see how they look. If they’re too thick to dip or drizzle, add a little canola oil at a time.
Add the eyes while the coating is wet: This is the easiest way to make sure they stay put.
Don’t aim for perfect bandages: This is one Halloween treat where imperfect decorating actually looks better!
Candy Melts vs. White Chocolate
You can make mummy Rice Krispie treats with either, but I prefer white candy melts when I’m making these for a party.
Candy melts are designed for dipping and decorating, so they’re easy to melt and they set firmly at room temperature. They’re also very white, which gives the mummies that classic look.
White chocolate tastes richer, but it can be a little more temperamental when melting and setting.
If you do use white chocolate, melt it slowly so it doesn’t seize or scorch.
Mummy Rice Krispie Treat Variations
Use store-bought treats: Short on time? Use individually packaged Rice Krispie treats and skip straight to decorating. You won’t get the brown butter flavor, but it’s a great last-minute Halloween shortcut.
Make mummy pops: Add sturdy treat sticks before decorating to turn them into easy handheld Halloween treats.
Make chocolate mummies: Use chocolate crispy rice cereal underneath the white mummy coating.
Make strawberry mummies: Start with my Strawberry Rice Krispie Treats and decorate them the same way.
And if you love turning Rice Krispie treats into something festive, save my 4th of July Rice Krispie Treats for summer, too.
How to Store Mummy Rice Krispie Treats
These are best when they’re fresh, but they’re also an easy Halloween treat to make ahead.
Store the finished mummies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. If you’re stacking them, place parchment or wax paper between the layers to protect the candy coating.
I don’t recommend refrigerating them because the cold can make the cereal treats firmer.
For the best texture, I like making them the day before or the morning of a Halloween party.
Mummy Rice Krispie Treat FAQs
Yes! Make and decorate them the day before, then keep them in an airtight container at room temperature. They’re actually a great make-ahead Halloween party treat.
Too much heat or pressing the cereal mixture too firmly can make Rice Krispie treats hard. Keep the heat low while melting the marshmallows and gently press the mixture into the pan rather than compacting it.
First, make sure they’re completely melted by heating them in 30-second intervals and stirring between each one. If they’re still too thick to dip or drizzle, stir in a small amount of canola oil until you reach the consistency you want.
Yes. White chocolate has a richer flavor, while candy melts are generally easier for dipping and decorating and set more firmly at room temperature. I usually use candy melts for these.
Absolutely. Decorate store-bought treats with white candy melts and candy eyes for an even quicker version. I prefer the homemade brown butter base because it tastes so good, but the shortcut is perfect when you need something fast.
Yes. Mini marshmallows work beautifully and melt quickly. Just use 20 ounces total so the ratio stays the same.
Add them while the first layer of candy coating is still soft. If you wait too long and it has already hardened, use a tiny dab of freshly melted candy coating to attach each eye.
No. Store them covered at room temperature. Refrigeration can make the cereal treats firmer.
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And one of my favorite ways to serve these is during a cozy Halloween Movie Night. Put on a favorite Halloween movie, make a few spooky treats and drinks, and you’re done!
If you make these Brown Butter Mummy Rice Krispie Treats, leave a star rating and comment below. I love seeing what you make, and your reviews help other readers find the recipe, too!
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Brown Butter Mummy Rice Krispie Treats
Equipment
- Large Pot
- 9 x 13 Cake Pan
- Parchment Paper
- Piping Bag
Ingredients
- 1 cup salted butter , 2 sticks butter (1 cup)
- 12 ounces Rice Krispies , 1 box
- 20 ounces marshmallows , about 80 large marshmallows or 2 10 ounce packages
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For Mummies
- 2 bags white candy melts
- 45 medium candy eyes
Instructions
- Brown the butter: Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Continue cooking, stirring often, until it turns golden brown and smells toasted and nutty.
- Melt the marshmallows: Reduce the heat to low and add the marshmallows. Stir until completely melted and smooth.
- Add the vanilla: Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Add the cereal: Remove the pot from the heat and fold in the Rice Krispies until evenly coated in the marshmallow mixture.
- Press into the pan: Transfer the mixture to a parchment-lined 9 x 13-inch pan. Place another sheet of parchment on top and gently press into an even layer. Don't pack the mixture down too firmly.
- Let them set: Let the treats cool and set for about 1 hour.
- Cut: Lift the treats from the pan and cut into 24 rectangles using a lightly buttered knife.
- Melt the candy coating: Melt one bag of white candy melts in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each one. If the coating is too thick, stir in a little canola oil until smooth.
- Dip: Dip the top and sides of each Rice Krispie treat into the melted candy coating and place on parchment paper.
- Add the eyes: Add two candy eyes to each treat while the coating is still soft.
- Let them sit for 1 hour, then cut into rectangles with a buttered knife.
- Make the mummy bandages: Melt the second bag of candy melts and transfer to a piping bag or zip-top bag. Snip a small opening and drizzle the coating back and forth over each treat to create mummy bandages.
- Set: Let the treats sit at room temperature until the candy coating is completely firm.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
So adorable, fun and delicious! I am sure these will be a big hit for Halloween parties.
Thank you Becky!!
What great fun! I’ll definitely have to give this a-go with my kiddos! This would be so great for a neighborhood Halloween party!
I love the flavor of the brown butter, great idea! And those are the cutest rice krispie treats I’ve ever seen!
These are SO CUTE I can’t handle it!! Plus really simple too!
These are too cute! And I love Rice Krispie treats!