Jack Skellington Rice Krispies Treats

“That’s right. I AM THE PUMPKIN KING!” Jack Skellington is the king of Halloween. Celebrate the season with homemade Mickey Mouse-shaped Jack Skellington Rice Krispies treats.

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This is Halloween! Jack Skellington from The Nightmare Before Christmas fills our hearts with horror from Halloween to Christmas. We as a family look forward to the return of the Pumpkin King each year, especially at Disneyland.

If you haven’t seen the film, Jack Skellington rules over Halloween Town, but is curious about the merriment of Christmas Town. The 1993 Tim Burton film follows him as he attempts to spread yuletide cheer to his Halloween town.

To celebrate the return of Halloween Time at the Disneyland Resort, the iconic Haunted Mansion ride gets a seasonal overlay with Jack and his friends. Mickey Mouse and Jack Skellington are a perfect pair for celebrating this time of year!

These Mickey Mouse shaped Rice Krispies treats are decorated with Jack Skellington’s face. They’re perfect for any Disney fan who wants something a tad bit spooky!

Making these Mickey Mouse-shaped Jack Skellington Rice Krispies Treats is as easy as 1-2-3!

You’ll start by making Rice Krispies Treats using the simple recipe. Next, you’ll make royal icing. Finally, you’ll decorate your treats!

Time Hack: use store bought royal icing to save on time.

Step 1: Make Rice Krispies Treats

Rice Krispies Treats Ingredients

• 3 TBSP unsalted butter
• 1 package marshmallows or 4 cups miniature marshmallows
• 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal

You will also need:

• Large saucepan
• Wax paper
• 13 x 9 in pan
• Baking spray
• Mickey Mouse Head cookie cutter

Instructions:

• Prep pan with cooking spray.
• Melt butter in a large saucepan on low heat. Slowly add the marshmallows. Stir the marshmallows until completely melted. Set aside.
• Add Rice Krispies cereal. Stir until all of the cereal is coated.
• Using wax paper, press the mixture into the pan. Cool.
• Carefully remove the Rice Krispies treats sheet from the pan.
• Use the cookie cutter to cut out Mickey’s head. Set aside.

Step 2: Make Royal Icing

Royal Icing Ingredients

• 3 large egg whites
• 1 tsp cream of tarter
• 3 C powder sugar
• 1 tsp pure almond extract
• black gel food coloring
• Black edible spray paint

You will also need:

• 2 disposable piping bags with number 2 tip
• 1 squeeze bottle

Instructions:

• Using a standing mixer, beat the egg whites, cream of tarter, powder sugar, and almond extract until combined, smooth and stiff with peaks (about 7 minutes)
• Scoop 1/2 C of the icing into a bowl and mix in a few drops of the black gel food coloring
• Scoop the black icing into 1 piping bag
• Scoop some white icing into the second piping bag
• Mix in 2 tbsp of water into the remaining white icing and pour into the squeeze bottle

Step 3: Decorate Your Treats

In between each step, you’ll want to let the icing set and dry.

• Line up the Rice Krispies Mickey heads on a waxed paper lined counter.
• Outline the Mickey head with the white icing. Let dry.
• Squeeze icing onto the center of the Mickey head. Use a butter knife to spread the icing on the Mickey head. Let dry.
• Using the black icing, pipe out Jack’s face. Let dry
• Use the black spray paint, spray the edges of the Rice Krispies treats for effect.

They’re perfect for a Nightmare Before Christmas movie night or any Halloween celebration. My kids love something special to celebrate each season, and these scream Halloween!

Looking for more Nightmare Before Christmas inspiration?

Stitch some something sweet with Sally Sugar Cookies.

If you’re having a party, make an inexpensive Nightmare Before Christmas Photo Backdrop and entertain the kids with a themed scavenger hunt. Have the kids hunt for things like a dog treat for Zero and soup for Dr. Finklestein in the free printable Nightmare Before Christmas Scavenger Hunt.

Do you love Halloween as much as we do? Share your favorite Halloween movie in the comments!