Description
These festive Easter Rice Krispie Treats combine classic marshmallow cereal squares with colorful cereals and fun Easter-themed candies for a delightful, crunchy, and sweet holiday snack perfect for celebrations or parties.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- ½ cup salted butter
- 10 cups mini marshmallows, divided
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cereal Mix
- 5 cups Rice Krispies
- 2 cups Rice Chex
- 2 cups Frosted Cheerios
Toppings
- 1 cup Easter M&Ms
- 2 teaspoons Easter sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan. Premeasure all ingredients before you begin cooking. Line a 9×13-inch baking sheet with parchment paper and coat it with non-stick spray; set aside.
- Melt Butter and Marshmallows. In a large saucepan, melt the butter and 8 cups of the mini marshmallows together over medium-low heat until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
- Add Vanilla and Remaining Marshmallows. Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Then add the remaining 2 cups of marshmallows and stir until melted and smooth.
- Combine Cereals. Add the Rice Krispies, Rice Chex, and Frosted Cheerios to the marshmallow mixture. Stir quickly and thoroughly until all the cereals are fully coated.
- Incorporate M&Ms and Sprinkles. Gently and quickly fold in the Easter M&Ms and Easter sprinkles so the colors do not bleed.
- Transfer to Pan and Shape. Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Top with extra M&Ms and sprinkles if desired. Using parchment paper or lightly greased hands, gently press the mixture into an even layer in the pan, taking care not to press too hard to avoid tough treats.
- Set and Cut. Allow the treats to set at room temperature for 30 minutes. Once set, remove from the pan and cut into 20 squares.
Notes
- Unsalted butter can be used but add ½ teaspoon salt to maintain flavor.
- Corn Chex can be substituted for Rice Chex, but avoid wheat varieties.
- Other Cheerios varieties can be used to adjust sweetness or flavor.
- Add M&Ms at the end to prevent color bleeding.
- Do not press the mixture too hard in the pan to keep treats soft and chewy.
- Store treats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 170 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
