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Square cut Easter rice krispie treats with pastel sprinkles and mini chocolate eggs on a white plate.
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Easter Rice Krispie Treats

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 215kcal

Ingredients

  • 6 cups crisp rice cereal
  • 10 ounces mini marshmallows
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup pastel sprinkles
  • 1/2 cup candy -coated mini milk chocolate eggs, roughly chopped
  • 1/8 teaspoon sal t

Instructions

  • Prepare a 9x9 inch square baking pan by lining it with parchment paper or greasing with butter.
  • In a large non-stick pot, melt the butter over low heat until liquid.
  • Add the mini marshmallows and salt to the pot, stirring constantly until the marshmallows are completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
  • Remove the pot from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
  • Add the crisp rice cereal to the marshmallow mixture and fold gently with a greased spatula until every piece of cereal is evenly coated.
  • Allow the mixture to cool slightly for 2 minutes, then fold in the pastel sprinkles and chopped mini chocolate eggs.
  • Transfer the mixture into the prepared pan and press down gently with a greased spatula; do not pack too tightly to ensure a soft texture.
  • Let the treats set at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before lifting from the pan and slicing into 12 rectangular bars.