Mice Krispies Treats

Conjure up some Halloween fun with mice krispies, the cutest vegan treats on the block! These simple, gluten-free goodies are perfect for adding a playful touch to any spooky celebration.
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Rice krispie treats on a light background with mice faces drawn on with chocolate and chocolate ears.
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Halloween is creeping up, and it’s time to think beyond the usual spooky suspects. Why not start with something as playful as it is sweet? Whip up a batch of these mice krispies treats. They’re a quirky, fun twist on the old-school favorite, made vegan-friendly so everyone can have a bite. Plus, they look just as cute as they taste.

These treats are perfect for any fall festivity where you want to add a little whimsy. They’re super simple to make, and decorating them is the best part—especially with a group. Grab some vegan marshmallows, a bit of vegan chocolate, and let your creativity take the lead. It’s a great way to make some memories and munch on some seriously tasty treats. Let’s dive in!

Two mice krispies stacked, one showing the face, the other showing the tail.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

Whip up these Mice Krispies and watch your kitchen turn into the heart of the party. This recipe isn’t just about making treats; it’s about creating memories that are as sweet as each bite.

  • Snap, Crackle, Pop Art: Transform a simple snack into edible art that’s sure to spark conversation—and maybe even a friendly competition on who can make the cutest mouse.
  • All Welcome: Vegan, gluten-free, and ridiculously easy to make? Yes, yes, and yes! These treats are a hit no matter your dietary needs or culinary skills.
  • Low Effort, High Impact: Forget about fussing all day in the kitchen. These cute critters come together faster than a mouse can scurry off with a piece of vegan cheese.
  • Perfectly Portable: They’re just the right size for sneaking into lunchboxes or serving at a school Halloween party—no forks, no mess, just yum.
  • Insta-Ready: Not only are they adorable, but they’ll also light up your social feeds. Get ready for your friends to double-tap their hearts out.

Key Ingredients

This mice krispies recipe is as simple as it gets with just four key ingredients that work magic together. Each one plays a tiny but mighty role in creating treats that are crunchy, gooey, and oh-so-satisfying. Let’s dive into what each of these vegan-friendly heroes brings to the table.

Key ingredients for mice krispies treats with labels.
  • Vegan Butter: This is the base that brings richness and helps meld our ingredients together without any dairy. It makes sure every bite has that buttery taste that’s crucial for authentic krispie treats.
  • Vegan Marshmallows: They’re the special sauce that binds the krispies together. Opting for vegan marshmallows means everyone can enjoy these treats without any gelatin.
  • Rice Krispies-Style Cereal: The crispy heart of this treat. This cereal adds the essential crunch that’s expected in a classic krispie treat, making each bite a perfect mix of gooey and crispy.
  • Vegan Chocolate Chips: These little chips add chocolatey sweetness and are what we use to bring our mice to life. They melt into perfect little ears and tails, adding character and charm to each piece.

How to Make

Get ready to whip up some serious cuteness with these mice krispies! This recipe is all about turning a few simple vegan ingredients into a tray of irresistible treats that are as fun to look at as they are to eat. Whether you’re a kitchen novice or a seasoned pro, these steps will guide you through creating the most adorable snack-time stars this Halloween. Let’s get this playful treat party started!

Be sure to check out the video below, and scurry to the end of this post for the full recipe details!

Melted vegan butter and marshmallows in a large pan.

Step 1: Butter Up – Start by melting your vegan butter and marshmallows in a large saucepan over medium heat. Keep stirring! You want everything smooth and perfectly blended.

Puffed rice cereal mixed in to the melted mixture.

Step 2: Crisp It Up – Once everything’s melty and mixed, add in the Rice Krispies-style cereal. Give it a good stir until every piece of cereal is lovingly coated with your gooey marshmallow mixture.

Vegan rice krispies treats in a pan.

Step 3: Set the Stage – Remove your pan from the heat. Pour the mixture into a 9×9 pan and smooth it out. Let it cool off a bit—patience, my friend!

Rice krispies treats sliced into 12 even squares.

Once it’s cool, cut it into mouse-sized rectangles.

Sketch of mice ears on paper with a black marker.

Step 4: Design Your Mice – Now for the fun part! While your base is cooling, sketch out those cute mouse ears on a piece of paper, lay it under some wax paper on a cutting board—it’s tracing time!

Tracing melted chocolate over the mice ear drawings onto wax paper.

Step 5: Melt and Mold – Melt your vegan chocolate chips (microwave or double boiler—your choice, just keep it from burning). Once melted, pour the chocolate into a plastic bag, snip a small corner off, and pipe those ears onto your wax paper. Stick them in the freezer for 20 minutes to set.

Tip: While freezing, pipe the chocolate onto the rice krispies to form the mice eyes, nose, whiskers and tails. Then pipe chocolate onto the “head” to attach the frozen ears, working quickly to attach the ears so they don’t melt in your hands.

Piping chocolate tails onto the rice krispies.

Step 6: Bring to Life – Time to bring those Krispies to life! Pipe on eyes, noses, whiskers, and tails with the remaining chocolate.

A hand hold a mice krispy while it pipes chocolate onto its head to attach the ears.

Don’t forget to attach those chilled ears quickly—no melting allowed!

Mice krispy with halloween decorations of a spider and pumpkin behind it.

Step 7: Cool & Serve: – Let your creations cool completely. Now they’re ready to wow your guests at any Halloween bash!

How To Serve

Once you’ve crafted your adorable mice krispies, the next step is just as fun: serving them up! Whether you’re setting the stage for a spooky soirée or just adding a little whimsy to a weekday snack, these treats are versatile showstoppers. Let’s explore some playful and imaginative ways to make these little critters the stars of any eating occasion.

  • Haunted Dessert Tray: Create a haunted dessert tray with an assortment of Halloween-themed vegan goodies. Nestle your mice among cobweb cupcakes and pumpkin cookies for a truly spooktacular display. Make some vegan mummy dogs, create some caramel apples, and don’t forget the vegan candy!
  • Lunchbox Surprise: Tuck a mice krispie into your child’s (or your own!) lunchbox for a delightful midday surprise. It’s a sweet little pick-me-up that brings a touch of magic to the day.
  • Midnight Snack: Keep a plate on the nightstand for a whimsical midnight snack. Because really, what’s better than a little chocolate and marshmallow before bed?
  • Garden Party Whimsy: For a spring or summer garden party, place each mice krispie on a small saucer and serve with berry tea or a light cocktail. It’s elegance with a wink!
  • DIY Decorating Bar: Set up a DIY decorating bar at your next party. Guests can add their own touches to the mice krispies with extra chocolate, vegan sprinkles, or even edible glitter for a bit of extra sparkle.
  • Movie Night Munchies: Turn movie night into an event by serving these mice krispies with popcorn and other cinema-inspired treats. They’re perfect for nibbling during your favorite films.

FAQs

Are these mice krispies gluten-free?

Yes, these Mice Krispies are gluten-free as long as you use a Rice Krispies-style cereal that’s certified gluten-free. It’s a perfect treat for those avoiding gluten but still wanting to indulge in something sweet and festive!

Can you make mice krispies with any type of vegan marshmallows?

Absolutely! Any brand of vegan marshmallows works for this recipe. Just ensure they are gelatin-free to keep the treats vegan and friendly for all dietary preferences.

Are Rice Krispies vegan?

Traditional Rice Krispies aren’t strictly vegan as they contain animal-derived vitamin D. However, there are many vegan-friendly alternatives available that use plant-based ingredients. Be sure to check the packaging for certification to ensure they meet your dietary needs.

Vegan mice krispies on a plate surrounded by Halloween decorations.

If you make this mice krispies recipe, please leave a star rating and let me know what you think in the comments below! I love reading your comments!

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Vegan Mice Krispies Treats

5 from 16 votes
Transform your Halloween treats into a crowd of charming little mice with this playful mice krispies recipe. Simple, vegan, and too cute to resist, these treats are perfect for sparking smiles at your next festive gathering. Get ready to have as much fun making them as you will eating them!
Rice krispie treats on a light background with mice faces drawn on with chocolate and chocolate ears.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 12 mice krispies

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons vegan butter, Earth Balance or Melt Organic work great!
  • 1 10-oz bag vegan marshmallows, I use the brand Dandies
  • 5 cups rice krispies style cereal, or any puffed rice cereal
  • ½ cup vegan chocolate chips, for decorating

Instructions

  • In a large sauce pan over low heat, add vegan butter and marshmallows.
  • Stir regularly for about 7–8 minutes, or until largely melted.
  • Add cereal to the sauce pan and stir until well combined.
  • Press mixture into a 9×9 pan until it's about 1-inch thick but no thinner or they will be too thin to pipe the faces on. Set aside to cool before cutting into 12 mice-size rectangles.
  • Meanwhile, make the mice ears. Using a piece of paper, sketch mice ears, place it on a cutting board, and cover with wax paper.
  • Heat chocolate chips (using microwave of double boiler) until melted.
  • Pour melted chocolate into a plastic bag, cut a tiny hole in the tip, and pipe the chocolate onto the wax paper to form your mice ears. Set in the freezer for 20 minutes until chocolate hardens.
  • While freezing, pipe the chocolate onto the rice krispies to form the mice eyes, nose, whiskers, and tails. Then pipe chocolate onto the "head" to attach the frozen ears. Work quickly when attaching the ears to prevent them from melting.
  • Allow to cool before enjoying or serving at a Halloween party!

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Notes

  • Quick Zap Tip: Short on time? Zap the butter and marshmallows in the microwave instead of the stove. Just use a glass bowl and stir every 30 seconds until everything’s perfectly gooey, then mix in your cereal.
  • Leftover Lowdown: Mice krispies are best enjoyed fresh, but if you’ve got leftovers, they can play hide and seek in an airtight container for up to three days or chill in the freezer for as long as six weeks. Squeeze out all the air to keep them crisp!
  • Chill Out: If your chocolate decorations are feeling the heat, pop the finished Krispies into the fridge for a few minutes. It’ll set the chocolate faster and stop those cute little ears from drooping.
  • Dress Them Up: Hosting a themed party? Customize your mice with different colored chocolate or edible glitter for that extra wow factor at your spooky soiree!

Nutrition

Calories: 176kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Sodium: 50mg | Potassium: 11mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 1mg
Course — Dessert
Cuisine — American
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17 comments
  1. Janaye Stanley says:

    5 stars
    Awww these are super cute!!

  2. 5 stars
    These are adorable and so yummy!

  3. 5 stars
    What a great idea for Halloween!

  4. 5 stars
    So super cute and delicious! I love to make these for Halloween 😀

  5. 5 stars
    These are so cute and fun to make!
    The kiddos will love these!

  6. Trisha Barry says:

    5 stars
    This is my third or fourth year of making and serving mice krispies to trick or treaters. They’re an annual Halloween treat, and a favorite in our neighborhood!

  7. Andrea White says:

    5 stars
    What a fun treat! Can’t wait to try this out!

  8. 5 stars
    There are so many fun fall treats starting to show up, I love it and these look so cute!

  9. Bea Buono-Core says:

    5 stars
    Yummy!!!! So easy to make with the kiddos….

  10. Amanda Meth says:

    5 stars
    OMG!!! As if I thought the Halloween recipes couldn’t get any cuter! These look absolutely delightful–just gotta make sure not to tell my cat about these MICE Krispies Treats ;-).

  11. 5 stars
    I totally fell in love with these mini, but mighty mouse shaped treats! The perfect amount of crispy sweetness and chewy, marshmallowy satisfaction in a boxy bar. Once you get the mixture maneuvered, they’re extremely easy to decorate with delicious chocolate and delicate details. I have a hard time taking that first bite, but it’s totally worth it!

  12. 5 stars
    Very cute Halloween treat and so much fun to make! Brings a smile to everyone’s face.

  13. Beatriz Buono-Core says:

    5 stars
    Another World of Vegan recipe hit with my kids! These are so fun for the little ones to prepare and eat but, I promise, they are as delicious for the grown-ups! Yum!

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