These easy Easter Rice Krispie treats are one of my favorite Easter desserts. After I make the effort to make a big Easter dinner, I like to serve an easy dessert and these little cereal desserts are perfect and come together so quickly.
What To Grab at the Store
With such a short ingredient list, it’s so easy to make these simple Easter treats.
- Mini marshmallows – Make sure to get the tiny ones so that they melt quickly — you want to ensure that you have completely gooey marshmallows when you’re mixing.
- Almond extract – You can use any extract you like but this one is nutty and gives the treats the perfect flavor.
- Salted butter – Since there isn’t salt in the other ingredients, you can use salted butter in this recipe instead of the typical unsalted butter that most baking recipes call for.
- Crispy rice cereal – You can go with generic brand or the common rice krispie cereal — it’s up to you and either will work well.
- Chocolate eggs or any Easter chocolate candy (like Cadbury eggs) – Roughly chop the candy so that it’s the perfect size.
- Sprinkles – Choose any colors that you like.
How to Whip These Up
With just a few easy steps these simple, festive treats will be ready to go. This is a great recipe for a classic treat that’s easy to make and your whole family is guaranteed to love them.
- Melt butter. Place it in a large pot on medium heat and warm until melted.
- Add marshmallows and extract. Turn the heat to low and the first batch of marshmallows. Once the marshmallows are melted, pour in the almond extract.
- Combine. After the extract has been incorporated, remove the pot from the heat. Pour the rice cereal into the melted marshmallow mixture and stir all ingredients together until the marshmallow mixture is completely coating all of the cereal pieces.
- Pour in the rest. Add the reserved marshmallows, chopped candy, and sprinkles.
- Stir. Using a silicone spatula or rubber spatula, gently fold them in until evenly dispersed.
- Transfer. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan with non-stick spray. Press the mixture to ensure it is even.
- Bake and cool. Place the pan in the oven and bake for the recommended time. Then allow them to rest and come to room temperature before slicing.
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- Salt – Using salted butter adds a little bit of oomph to these sweet treats. Plus it brings out the sweetness of the other ingredients.
- Sauces – While these little handheld bites of goodness are amazing all on their own feel free to drizzle them with melted chocolate, salted caramel, or blond syrup — or serve any of those on the side for dipping.
- Swaps – Rice Krispies are classic but you can use other crunchy cereals. You can also mix in mini chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, or dried fruit.
- Senses – In these sweet treats, sugar meets salt and crunchy meets creamy for a combination of flavors and textures that’s always a hit.
Storage
The great thing about this dessert is that you can make it and easily store it until you’re ready to serve. It’s a completely hassle-free and easily storeable recipe.
Refrigerator
Wrap the treats tightly with plastic wrap or keep them in an airtight container for 2-3 days.
Freezer
Freeze these bars for up to 3 months in a freezer-safe container (if layering, place wax paper or parchment paper in between layers) or a freezer bag.
Top Recipe Questions
Once you’ve made your base mixture, press it into Easter-themed cookie cutters while it’s still warm and pliable. You can create adorable bunnies, eggs, and chicks — just remember to coat the cookie cutters with cooking spray first to prevent sticking!
Fresh marshmallows are your best friend here! Adding an extra tablespoon of butter and melting the marshmallows slowly over low heat will create an ultra-sticky mixture that binds beautifully. Just be careful not to overcook the marshmallows, or they’ll turn tough.
The secret is to avoid pressing the mixture too firmly into the pan. Use slightly buttered hands to gently press the mixture just until it holds together — this keeps air pockets in the bars and creates that perfectly soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture.
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Easter Rice Krispie Treats Recipe
Ingredients
- 6 cups plus 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 6 tablespoons salted butter
- 6 cups crispy rice cereal
- 1/2-1 cup chocolate Robin Eggs or any Easter Chocolate candy; roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup sprinkles
Instructions
- Line a 9×9 inch pan with foil or parchment paper and grease with butter or nonstick cooking spray.
- Bring a large pot or stock pot to medium heat and add butter and melt.
- Reduce the heat to low heat and add 6 cups of mini marshmallows. Stir until melted, then add almond extract.
- Remove the pot from heat and stir in the cereal until the marshmallow mixture completely coats the cereal. Stir in the remaining 1 cup of marshmallows, chocolate Robin Eggs, and sprinkles until evenly distributed.
- Add the mixture to the prepared 9×9 inch pan and gently press the mixture into the pan. Make sure you don't press too hard otherwise your treats will be too dense and hard. Let rest for 30-60 minutes and slice into squares.
Could you make this recipe in a 9 x 13 pan?
Sure can! They will just be a tad thinner.
This is a fun and festive treat that I know my grandkids are going to love.
These are as easy as they are tasty! I did a test run of these, and they’re gone already. It hasn’t even been a full day. LOL
These were super cute and easy. My kids loved all the colours in them.