Description
These festive Easter Rice Krispie Treats combine crispy cereal, gooey marshmallows, and colorful Easter-themed M&Ms and sprinkles for a fun and delicious holiday treat that’s easy to make and perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- ½ cup salted butter
- 10 cups mini marshmallows, divided
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cereals and Toppings
- 5 cups Rice Krispies
- 2 cups Rice Chex
- 2 cups Frosted Cheerios
- 1 cup Easter M&Ms
- 2 teaspoons Easter sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare baking dish: Premeasure all ingredients and line a 9×13-inch baking sheet with parchment paper. Coat the parchment with non-stick spray and set aside.
- Melt butter and marshmallows: In a large saucepan, melt the ½ cup salted butter and 8 cups of mini marshmallows together over medium-low heat, stirring frequently until smooth and fully melted.
- Add vanilla and remaining marshmallows: Remove the pan from heat. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, then immediately add the remaining 2 cups of mini marshmallows, stirring until they begin to melt and the mixture is well combined.
- Mix in cereals: Add the 5 cups Rice Krispies, 2 cups Rice Chex, and 2 cups Frosted Cheerios to the marshmallow mixture. Stir gently but thoroughly until all cereal pieces are evenly coated.
- Fold in M&Ms and sprinkles: Quickly and carefully fold in 1 cup Easter M&Ms and 2 teaspoons Easter sprinkles, to avoid color bleeding from the candies.
- Transfer and shape: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Optionally top with extra M&Ms and sprinkles. Use parchment paper or greased hands to gently press the mixture into an even layer, taking care not to press too hard to keep treats soft.
- Set and cut: Allow the treats to set at room temperature for 30 minutes. Once firm, remove from the pan and cut into squares for serving.
Notes
- Unsalted butter can be used; add ½ teaspoon salt to compensate.
- Corn Chex can substitute for Rice Chex, but avoid wheat Chex to maintain texture.
- Other varieties of Cheerios are fine to use based on preference.
- Add M&M’s last and fold in gently to prevent the candy colors from bleeding.
- Do not press the mixture too hard or the treats will become tough.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 180 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
