Description
Celebrate Easter with these festive Easter Rice Krispie Treats, featuring crispy cereal, gooey marshmallows, and colorful pastel M&M’s and sprinkles. Easy to make and perfect for holiday gatherings or a fun family treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 package (10 oz) mini marshmallows
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
Decorations
- 1 cup pastel M&M’s (or other seasonal candies)
- 1/2 cup assorted sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare the pan: Grease a baking pan lightly with butter or line it with parchment paper to ensure easy removal of the treats once set.
- Melt butter and marshmallows: In a large saucepan over low heat, melt the butter completely. Add mini marshmallows and stir continuously until they are fully melted and the mixture is smooth.
- Mix in cereal: Remove the saucepan from heat. Add the Rice Krispies cereal and stir thoroughly to coat every piece of cereal with the marshmallow mixture.
- Add candies and sprinkles: Gently fold in 3/4 cup of the pastel M&M’s and 1/4 cup of the assorted sprinkles, saving the rest for the topping decoration.
- Press into pan: Pour the cereal mixture into the prepared baking pan. Using a buttered spatula or dampened hands, press the mixture evenly into the pan to form a firm layer.
- Cool and set: Allow the mixture to cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes until it becomes firm and easy to cut.
- Decorate: Once set, cut the treats into squares or rectangles. Top each piece with the remaining pastel M&M’s and sprinkles for added festive flair.
- Serve: Enjoy these colorful and delightful Easter Rice Krispie Treats with family and friends!
Notes
- Use parchment paper to make removing the treats easier and to simplify clean-up.
- To avoid sticking, dampen your hands or spatula when pressing the mixture into the pan.
- Feel free to substitute candies with other seasonal or favorite treats if desired.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- For a gluten-free version, ensure the Rice Krispies cereal used is labeled gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: No-Bake, Stove-top
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (about 1/12th of recipe)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Easter rice krispie treats, Rice Krispies dessert, marshmallow treats, festive treats, holiday snacks, no-bake dessert
