Prepare your workspace by clearing the kitchen counter and washing your hands. Gather all ingredients and equipment.

In a large mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of creamy peanut butter, 1 cup of powdered sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.

Gently fold in 2 cups of crispy rice cereal into the mixture until fully incorporated.

Shape the mixture into approximately 24 pumpkin-shaped balls, about 1-2 inches in diameter, and place them on a lined baking sheet.

Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 30 minutes to firm up.

In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 1 cup of orange candy melts and 1 tablespoon of vegetable oil. Microwave until melted and smooth.

Dip each pumpkin into the melted orange candy coating, ensuring they are fully covered, and allow excess to drip off.

While the coating is wet, add mini chocolate chips for eyes and melted green candy melts for leaves.

Allow the pumpkins to set at room temperature until the coating hardens completely.