Description
These Easter Rice Krispie Treats are a fun and festive dessert perfect for the holiday season. With colorful candy eggs and a hint of vanilla, these no-bake treats are sure to delight both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 cups crispy rice cereal
- 1 10-ounce bag mini marshmallows
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional:
- pastel-colored candy-coated chocolate eggs or mini malted eggs
- pastel sprinkles
- optional food coloring (pink, yellow, or green)
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Dish: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and set aside.
- Melt Butter and Marshmallows: In a large pot, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add the marshmallows and stir constantly until fully melted and smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. If using food coloring, add a few drops now and stir to combine. Quickly fold in the crispy rice cereal and mix until evenly coated.
- Add Candy Eggs: Gently stir in most of the candy eggs, reserving some for topping.
- Press Into Pan: Press the mixture evenly into the prepared pan using a greased spatula or wax paper.
- Decorate: While still slightly warm, press the remaining candy eggs and sprinkles into the top.
- Cool and Serve: Let cool completely before cutting into squares and serving.
Notes
- You can use cookie cutters to make fun Easter shapes or drizzle with white chocolate for an extra festive touch.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
