Jack Skellington-inspired rice cakes decorated with white frosting and chocolate facial features are arranged on a dark surface for a The Nightmare Before Christmas recipe.

Nightmare Before Christmas Rice Cakes Recipe

By The D23 Team

What’s this? Get a taste of Halloween Town with this rice cake recipe from The Big Book of Disney Eats, which is now available for purchase here.

Cover of the Disney Eats cookbook by Joy Howard. The white cover features colorful Disney-inspired food creations arranged around the title, including character-themed toast, pancakes, cookies, fruit and vegetable snacks, and treats shaped like Mickey Mouse. Text reads: “Disney Eats: More Than 150 Recipes for Everyday Cooking and Inspired Fun.” Author Joy Howard is listed, with an introduction by Joy Wilson, also known as Joy the Baker. A red Mickey-patterned border runs along the left side.

INGREDIENTS
1 ½ cups white candy melts
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
6 plain rice cakes
1/3 cup chocolate chips

1. Combine the candy melts and vegetable oil in a microwave-safe bowl and melt according to the package directions. Stir until smooth, then transfer to a piping bag fit with a large writing tip. Pipe a layer of candy onto each rice cake and smooth out with a spoon or offset spatula. Let the candy set.

2. Place the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl and melt according to the package directions. Transfer to a piping bag fit with a small writing tip and pipe eyes and a mouth onto each rice cake, as shown. Let the chocolate set. Keep cool until ready to serve.