Description
These Easter Rice Krispie Treats are a fun and festive no-bake dessert perfect for springtime celebrations. Made with the classic combination of Rice Krispies cereal, marshmallows, and a touch of vanilla, these treats are adorned with colorful sprinkles and mini chocolate eggs for a whimsical touch.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 (10-ounce) bag mini marshmallows
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Decorations:
- pastel-colored sprinkles
- mini chocolate eggs or candy-coated chocolates
- nonstick cooking spray or butter for greasing
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Dish: Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick spray and set aside.
- Melt Marshmallows: In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add the mini marshmallows and stir constantly until completely melted and smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Remove the pan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Gently fold in the Rice Krispies cereal until evenly coated.
- Transfer and Decorate: Immediately transfer the mixture to the prepared dish and press it down evenly. Decorate with pastel sprinkles and mini chocolate eggs, pressing them gently into the top.
- Cool and Serve: Let the treats cool at room temperature before cutting into squares or fun shapes.
Notes
- Use cookie cutters to shape them like eggs, bunnies, or flowers for a festive touch.
- For extra color, mix in a few drops of food coloring to the melted marshmallows before adding the cereal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
