Easter Rice Krispie Treats Recipe
These colorful Easter Rice Krispie Treats are a delightful and easy-to-make dessert perfect for the spring season. With a marshmallow base, crispy rice cereal, and a mix of pastel candies, these treats are a fun and festive addition to any Easter celebration.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 16 squares 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 (10-ounce) bag mini marshmallows
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup pastel M&M’s or candy-coated chocolate eggs
- 1/4 cup pastel sprinkles (optional)
- nonstick spray or extra butter for pan
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Dish: Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray.
- Melt Marshmallows: In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add marshmallows, stir until melted and smooth. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla extract.
- Add Cereal and Candy: Fold in Rice Krispies cereal until coated. Mix in M&M’s and sprinkles. Transfer to dish, press gently.
- Top and Cool: Press reserved candies and sprinkles on top. Let cool at room temperature for 30 minutes before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Use cookie cutters for fun shapes
- Drizzle with melted white chocolate for a twist
- Store in airtight container for up to 3 days
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
