Rice Krispies Easter Egg Treats
These no-bake Rice Krispies Easter Egg Treats are fun, sweet, and perfect for spring. Molded into festive egg shapes with optional decorations, they offer a delightful, gooey texture and vibrant flavors.
Equipment
- 1 large pot for melting butter and marshmallows
- 1 spatula lightly greased to prevent sticking
- 1 nonstick spray for greasing molds and spatula
- 1 plastic or silicone Easter egg molds for shaping treats
- 1 baking sheet lined with parchment for setting treats
Ingredients
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal or any crisp rice cereal
- 10 ounces mini marshmallows about 5 1/2 cups, plus 1 cup extra for extra gooey texture
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt enhances flavor
- Optional mix-ins: pastel sprinkles mini chocolate eggs, M&M’s, shredded coconut
- Optional decorations: melted white or milk chocolate candy melts, sanding sugar
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease your spatula and the inside of plastic or silicone egg molds with nonstick spray.
- In a large pot over low heat, melt the butter until just liquefied, avoiding browning.
- Add mini marshmallows and a pinch of salt to the melted butter. Stir constantly over low heat until smooth and fully melted.
- Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Gently fold in Rice Krispies cereal until evenly coated. If adding sprinkles, wait 1–2 minutes to let the mixture cool slightly before folding them in.
- Quickly press the warm mixture into the greased egg molds or plastic eggs. For a candy center, create a small dent, add candy, then cover with more mixture before closing the mold.
- Decorate with drizzled melted chocolate or sprinkles while the treats are still slightly tacky.
- Allow treats to set at room temperature for 20–30 minutes until firm enough to handle.
- Arrange finished treats on a platter. Optionally add edible grass or green-tinted coconut for a bakery-style presentation.
Notes
- Use pastel sprinkles or mini eggs to enhance festive appeal.
- Press candy centers in for surprise fillings.
- Store in airtight container for up to 3 days.
- For extra gooey texture, add an additional cup of marshmallows.