1️⃣ Melt the butter: In a large pot, melt the ¼ cup of butter over low heat, stirring occasionally.

2️⃣ Melt the marshmallows: Add the marshmallows to the melted butter, stirring continuously until the marshmallows are completely melted and combined with the butter.

3️⃣ Add food coloring: Remove the pot from heat and add several drops of yellow food coloring. Stir well. Then, add red food coloring one drop at a time, stirring as you go, until you reach a bright pumpkin-orange color. (Typically about 4 drops of red and 12 drops of yellow.)

4️⃣ Mix with Rice Krispies: Gradually add the Rice Krispies cereal to the melted marshmallow mixture, stirring until the cereal is fully coated and combined.

5️⃣ Form the pumpkin shapes: Generously coat your hands with cooking oil or melted butter to prevent sticking. Scoop out portions of the Rice Krispie mixture and roll them into small balls (about the size of a golf ball). Set each ball on parchment paper as you go. Reapply oil/butter to your hands as needed to keep the mixture from sticking.

6️⃣ Add the stem and leaf: While the balls are still warm, press a Mini Rolo into the top of each one to create the pumpkin stem. Place a green M&M next to the Rolo to act as the pumpkin’s leaf.
Tip: If the pumpkins cool before you finish decorating, use the end of a thick marker or an apple corer to make a small indent in the top, allowing the chocolate to sit securely.

7️⃣ Cool and serve: Allow the Rice Krispie pumpkins to cool and firm up before serving.