easter rice krispie treats
Celebrate Easter with these festive Rice Krispie Treats, decorated with colorful candies and sprinkles. These treats are easy to make and perfect for sharing at gatherings.
Equipment
- 1 large saucepan
- 1 wooden spoon or spatula
- 1 9x13-inch baking pan
- 1 parchment paper (optional)
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 package (10 oz) mini marshmallows
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 cup pastel M&M's or other seasonal candies
- ½ cup assorted sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare the baking pan by greasing it lightly with butter or lining it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Once melted, add the mini marshmallows and stir until completely melted and smooth.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and add the Rice Krispies cereal to the marshmallow mixture. Stir until all the cereal is well-coated.
- Gently fold in ¾ cup of the pastel M&M's and ¼ cup of the assorted sprinkles, reserving the rest for decoration.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan. Press it down evenly with a buttered spatula or your hands (dampen your hands with water to prevent sticking).
- Allow the Rice Krispie Treats to cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
- Once set, cut them into squares or rectangles. Decorate the tops with the remaining M&M's and sprinkles.
- Serve and enjoy your festive Easter treats!
Notes
For added flavor, you can mix in a teaspoon of vanilla extract when melting the marshmallows.
Feel free to customize your treats with different types of candies or colors to match your Easter theme.
These treats can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week, perfect for leftovers or making ahead of time.