Easter Rice Krispies Treats

Kids of all ages never turn down a rice krispie treat. Add that same classic sweetness to your Easter dessert table with these fun Easter Rice Krispies Treats, a simple favorite that’s been loved for generations.

Ingredients to Make Easter Rice Krispies Treats Recipe

Easter is the perfect time to make an edible craft with the kiddos for an easy easter dessert. Whether it’s your own children, grand children, nieces and nephews, neighbors, or friends. Rice krispies treats can be made in a plethora of shapes and sizes to fit every holiday theme. Even though you can buy them, there’s just something special about the taste of them when you make them yourself at home. The flavor is SO much better and making rice krispies treats is a fun task that can bring the entire family together!

Key ingredients you’ll need to make Easter Rice Krispies Treats: (Scroll down for full printable recipe card.)

• Crispy Rice Cereal – Eight cups rice krispies cereal or a similar store brand of crispy rice cereal.
• Marshmallows – Mini marshmallows forms the base of the creamy coating.
• Butter – Salted or unsalted butter for richness.
• Flavoring – A splash of vanilla extract gives lends creamy floral notes to the flavor.
• Canned Frosting – One container ready-made cream cheese frosting or vanilla frosting.
• Lemon – Lemon curd gives the frosting a citrus twist.
• Food Coloring – Green liquid or gel food coloring to tint the frosting.
• Garnishes – Chocolate mini eggs and edible green glitter or pastel sprinkles to decorate the nests.

How to Make the Best Easter Rice Krispies Treats Recipe

• Prepare the Pan – Line a large sheet pan with parchment or wax paper. Have nearby a can of cooking spray.
• Melt Butter with Marshmallows – Melt butter and marshmallows in a large saucepan on the stove over medium heat. Stir to prevent sticking until completely melted.
• Add Rice Krispies – Remove from heat, add vanilla extract. Mix well. Add rice krispies to the marshmallow mixture, stirring quickly to fully coat.
• Divide the Crispy Rice Cereal Mixture – Use a regular sized 4 ounce ice cream scoop to divide. Spritz the scoop and hands with cooking spray. Roll the cereal into balls and place on pan. Repeat until all has been used.
• Press the Centers – Use a shot glass or pastry tamper to press and flatten the center of each ball. Let cool completely.
• Make the Frosting – Mix together frosting and lemon curd. Add green food coloring until desired color is reached. (If you’re omitting lemon curd, the frosting can be colored and mixed in the can.)
• Pipe the Frosting into the Centers – Use a piping bag or the corner of a plastic storage bag with the tip cut off to pipe the frosting into the centers of each nest.
• Decorate – Arrange candy eggs over “grass” then sprinkle with edible glitter.
• Enjoy – Store in an airtight container chilled for up to 1 week. Bring to room temperature for serving.

Kitchen Equipment to Make Easter Rice Krispie Treats

• Large pot.
• Silicone spatula or large spoon for stirring. You can use a buttered spatula or spray with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
• Measuring cups and measuring spoons.
• Cookie sheet lined with wax paper.
• Ice cream scoop and shot glass.

Recipe Variations, Tips and Substitutions

• Frosting Substitution – I used cream cheese frosting for the “grass” tinted with food coloring. You can opt for using chocolate, strawberry or vanilla frosting there’s no wrong flavor to use. You can also skip the coloring should you prefer.
• Lemon Curd – Lemon curd gives the frosting a nice citrus taste. You could use lemon frosting and tint it to green for the nests.
• Shredded Coconut – If preferred, you can tint sweetened flaked coconut with green food coloring and use it as edible grass to create a nest for the eggs. To make it, place your desired amount of coconut into a mixing bowl then add a couple of drops of green food coloring. Toss with a fork until evenly coated repeating until it reaches the intensity of color that suits your taste. Sprinkle into the centers in place of frosting or in place of edible glitter.
• Decoration – You could fill the nests with Cadbury mini eggs or marshmallow peeps.
• Use a Large Pot – Using a large pot will double as the mixing bowl. So think bigger, not smaller.
• Stir the Marshmallows Constantly to Prevent Burning – When melting the marshmallows, it’s best to use a heavy bottomed pot over medium heat. Don’t walk away. Stir constantly to prevent them from sticking and burning.
• Use Cooking Spray – Working with melted marshmallows is a delectable yet, sticky task. Rice krispies treats are sticky. Have nearby a can of cooking spray or wet your hands with water to assist with rolling into balls.
• Use an Ice Cream Scoop for Uniformity – I use a regular size ice cream scoop to divide into portions. Scoops are my go-to for so many tasks, but you can eyeball it if that’s more your style. Keep in mind no matter what, the end goal is uniformity in size.

Storage and Leftovers

• Leftovers – Store Easter Rice Krispies Treats in an airtight container chilled in the refrigerator for up to one week.
• Serving – Bring to room temperature for serving.
• Freezer – I don’t recommend freezing rice krispies treats.

More Easter Desserts to Make

Holidays present with the unique opportunity of sharing seasonal treats to suit the occasion. Other Southern style Easter favorite recipes to try:

• Coconut Layer Cake is delightful any time of year, but especially so when served as an Easter dessert.
• Easter Egg Pretzel Bark requires no baking at all.
• Easter M&M Cookie Bars are a handheld dessert everyone will love.
• Peanutty Popcorn Bunny Munchies makes a pretty addition to Easter baskets when placed into a cellophane bag and tied with a pretty pastel ribbon.
• 25 Irresistible Easter Treats collection has something for everyone.
• Put together and Easter Charcuterie Board for the kiddos.
• Easter Cupcakes from Noshing with the Nolands.

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Helpful Kitchen Items:

• Large Saucepan
• Mixing Bowls
• Measuring Set
• Sheet Pans