A spooky-sweet back-to-school treat inspired by The Count—packed with chocolatey crunch, batty sprinkles, and just the right amount of fun to kick off the school year with a one… two… THREE bites!

These Krispies Treats bring a little spooky magic to the start of the school year. Inspired by Sesame Street’s Count, they’re rich, chocolatey, and loaded with bat sprinkles for a treat that’s equal parts fun and delicious. Perfect for lunchboxes, classroom parties, or a sweet surprise after school, these Krispies Treats are a great way to count down to snack time.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Made with Cocoa Krispies for deep chocolate flavor.
• Black cocoa and dark chocolate chips create a rich, bold base.
• Topped with spooky bat sprinkles and chocolate drizzle.
• Great for back-to-school lunchbox treats or fall celebrations.
• Count von Count-Inspired Krispies Treats are no-bake, fun to decorate, and perfect for little monsters.

Ingredient Notes

• Cocoa Krispies add a chocolate twist to classic cereal treats—any crisp rice chocolate cereal will work if you need a substitute.
• Black cocoa powder gives these treats a dramatic dark color and a rich, slightly bittersweet flavor (you can also use dark cocoa powder if needed).
• Dark chocolate chips or chunks melt into the base for extra depth.
• Purple and black bat sprinkles help tie in the Count von Count theme—use jimmies, bats, stars, or any Halloween mix you like.
• Melted chocolate drizzle adds shine and helps sprinkles stick—Ghirardelli melts work great and set quickly.

Before You Make

Do I have to use black cocoa powder?
Black cocoa powder gives these Count von Count-Inspired Krispies Treats their signature dark look and rich chocolate flavor, but dark cocoa powder works as a great substitute.

Will the melted chocolate chips make the mix too thick?
Nope! They melt smoothly into the marshmallow base and enhance the flavor without changing the texture—just stir until fully melted before adding the cereal.

Can I skip the sprinkles or use something else?
Yes! While bat and star sprinkles fit the theme, you can use any Halloween mix or skip them for a simpler version.

Count von Count-Inspired Krispies Treats

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• Author: Taryn Camp

Ingredients

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• 6 cups Cocoa Krispies cereal
• 4 tablespoons butter
• 1 (10 oz) bag mini marshmallows
• 1/4 cup dark chocolate chips or chunks
• 1/2 teaspoon black cocoa powder (or dark cocoa powder)
• Purple and black bat sprinkles (bats, stars, or jimmies work great)
• Melted chocolate for drizzling (I recommend Ghirardelli melts)

Instructions

1. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the marshmallows and stir until completely melted and smooth.
2. Stir in the black cocoa powder and dark chocolate chips until fully melted and glossy.
3. Remove from heat and fold in the Cocoa Krispies until evenly coated.
4. Press the mixture into a greased 9×13 pan. Use a buttered spatula or fondant smoother to gently flatten the top.
5. While still warm, add your purple and black sprinkles or jimmies and press them lightly into the surface.
6. Drizzle the top with melted chocolate, then add sprinkle bats or candy pieces before the chocolate sets.
7. Chill for 15–20 minutes or until set, then slice into squares and serve.

FAQ

Can I make these ahead of time?
Yes, they stay fresh for 3–4 days in an airtight container at room temperature.

Can I use regular Rice Krispies instead of Cocoa Krispies?
You can, but the flavor and look will be lighter. For the full Count-inspired vibe, cocoa cereal is best.

What kind of pan works best?
A 9×13 pan gives you even bars, but you can use a smaller pan for thicker treats—just adjust chill time.

Do I need to refrigerate them to set?
Not required, but chilling for 15–20 minutes helps the chocolate drizzle firm up and makes slicing easier.

Can I make these gluten-free?
Yes, just use gluten-free crisp rice cereal and double-check your chocolate chips and sprinkles for gluten-containing ingredients.

Sprinkle of Fun

Make the first week back a little less scary and a lot more fun with these Count von Count-Inspired Krispies Treats! Surprise your kids by tucking one into their lunchbox, or host a “back-to-school countdown” snack night where you serve these with a mini math game or vampire storytime. You can even let the kids help decorate their own—because nothing says school spirit like bats, chocolate, and a little edible math magic.