Pumpkin Rice Krispie Treats

Directions

1. Prepare the classic Rice Krispies treats by melting 3 tablespoons of butter in a large pot over low heat. Add one 10-ounce package of Jet-Puffed marshmallows (or 5 1/2 cups of mini marshmallows) and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat and stir in orange food coloring until the mixture reaches your desired shade of orange. Then add 6 cups of Rice Krispies cereal and mix well.
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. Rub your hands generously with vegetable oil or melted coconut oil to prevent sticking. Repeat this step for each pumpkin you shape.
4. Take portions of the warm mixture and roll them into rounded pumpkin shapes. Place each shaped pumpkin on the parchment-lined baking sheet.
5. While the Rice Krispies treats are still warm, gently press a pretzel stick into the center of each pumpkin to form the stem.
6. On a clean work surface, roll out a piece of green fondant to roughly the same size and shape as the cavity in your silicone leaf mold.
7. Press the rolled fondant firmly into the leaf mold, ensuring it fills the entire cavity. Use a spatula and your fingers to trim away any excess fondant from the top.
8. Flex the silicone leaf mold to release the fondant leaf shape.
9. Gently place one fondant leaf on the side of each pretzel stick on each pumpkin.
10. Store the finished pumpkin Rice Krispies treats in individual plastic bags or an airtight container until serving.