Quick and Easy Easter Rice Krispie Treats
These Easter Rice Krispie Treats are filled with gooey marshmallows and festive sprinkles for a fun, delicious twist on classic Rice Krispie treats. This no-bake dessert makes perfectly festive Easter treats for everyone to enjoy!
Servings: 16 servings
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter salted or unsalted
- 10 oz mini marshmallows divided
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 6 cups rice krispies cereal this one is gluten free
- 1 cup candy coated chocolate like Easter M&Ms, Cadbury eggs, or Unreal chocolate gems - plus more for topping (I used these naturally dyed seasonal Trader Joe's candy coated chocolate almonds)
- 1/4 cup pastel rainbow sprinkles I used these - plus more for topping
Instructions
- Line a 8x8 or 9x9 inch baking pan with parchment paper, or coat with cooking spray. Use can use 9x13 pan for thinner rice krispies treats.
- In a large Dutch oven or saucepan, melt butter over medium low heat.
- Set aside 1 cup of the mini marshmallows and add the remaining marshmallows into the saucepan and stir until completely melted.
- Remove from heat, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Add 1 cup of marshmallows, rice krispies cereal, candy coated chocolate, and sprinkles, then gently stir to combine. It's okay if some of the chocolate candy melts, it'll add to the flavor.
- Transfer to the prepared baking pan. Use a silicon spatula to gently press down until evenly distributed. DO NOT press down too hard or they'll be overpacked and hard once cooled.
- Add a few extra candy coated chocolate and sprinkles on top, press down gently, then let the rice krispies treats set for 1 hour.
- Remove from pan, cut into squares, and enjoy!
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Notes
Expert Tips
- I like thicker Rice Krispie treats, so I used an 8x8 baking dish, but you can use a 9x13 for a thinner result. I recommend making them thinner if you want to use cookie cutters to cut out festive shapes—bunny, egg, or carrot shapes for the Easter theme!
- Remember not to pack the rice krispies treats too tight in the baking pan - this will result in a hard and overpacked texture.
Storage Tips
- Store for up to 5 days in an airtight container at room temperature. I do not recommend storing them in the refrigerator as they will harden.
- Because these will last for up to 5 days, you can make them 2-3 days ahead of time if needed and use them for multiple Easter fun festivities.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving - makes 16 | Calories: 198kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 101mg | Potassium: 15mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 816IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 3mg