Description

This festive Easter Rice Krispies treat recipe combines the classic crispy cereal base with a sweet marshmallow mix, enhanced by pastel-colored candies for a fun and colorful holiday snack. It’s quick to make, perfect for kids and adults alike, and adds a cheerful touch to your Easter celebrations.

Ingredients

Scale

Base Ingredients

4 cups Rice Krispies cereal
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
10 ounces marshmallows (mini or regular, about 4 cups)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Extras

1 cup pastel M&M’s or chocolate eggs
Food coloring (optional, a few drops)

Instructions

Prepare the Pan: Lightly grease your baking pan with butter or line it with parchment paper to prevent the treats from sticking once they are set.
Melt Butter and Marshmallows: In a large saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Then add the marshmallows and stir constantly until they are completely melted and smooth.
Add Food Coloring: If you want colored treats, add a few drops of your chosen food coloring to the melted marshmallow mixture and stir well until fully combined.
Mix in Vanilla: Remove the pan from heat and blend in the vanilla extract thoroughly for enhanced flavor.
Combine Cereal with Marshmallow Mixture: Pour the Rice Krispies cereal into the marshmallow mixture and stir until every piece is well coated.
Add Pastel Candies: Fold in the pastel-colored M&M’s or chocolate eggs gently, saving a handful to decorate on top later.
Press Mixture into Pan: Transfer the mixture into the prepared pan and press it firmly and evenly with a spatula or your hands to compact the treats.
Top with Reserved Candies: Sprinkle the saved candies on top and gently press them into the treat mixture for extra color and texture.
Cool and Serve: Allow the treats to cool completely at room temperature for about 30 minutes before cutting into squares or rectangles for serving.

Notes

Use wax paper or buttered hands to press the mixture into the pan to avoid sticking.
You can substitute the pastel M&M’s with any colorful candy-coated chocolates or small Easter-themed candies.
For a twist, try adding a sprinkle of coconut flakes or chopped nuts for extra texture.
Store treats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
If using food coloring, gel-based colors work better to keep the mixture from becoming too runny.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Category: Dessert, Snack
Method: No Bake, Stove-Top
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar (approx. 40g)
Calories: 150
Sugar: 13g
Sodium: 90mg
Fat: 4g
Saturated Fat: 2.5g
Unsaturated Fat: 1.2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 27g
Fiber: 0.5g
Protein: 1g
Cholesterol: 10mg

Keywords: Easter Rice Krispies, Rice Krispies Treats, Marshmallow Treats, Easter Dessert, No Bake Treats, Pastel Candy Snacks