Easter Egg Rice Krispies Treats
These colorful and festive Easter Egg Rice Krispies Treats are quick to make and perfect for busy weeknights or school parties, combining marshmallows and Rice Krispies for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
Essentials
- 3 tablespoons butter salted or unsalted
- 10 oz marshmallows or about 4 cups mini marshmallows
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal or any similar crispy rice cereal
- Food coloring several colors for multi-colored eggs
- Nonstick spray or a little extra butter for hands or molding surface
Optional Add-ons
- Candy melts for drizzling and decoration
- Sprinkles or edible glitter for a festive finish
- Mini chocolate chips or M&M’s to press onto the shaped eggs
- Flavor extracts (vanilla, almond, or coconut) a drop or two added when the marshmallows are melted
- Crushed pretzels for a salty crunch
- Shredded coconut for texture or to roll finished eggs in
Instructions
Preparation
- Lightly grease a large rimmed sheet pan or line it with parchment. Have bowls ready for coloring and a spatula or wooden spoon at hand.
- In a large saucepan over low heat, melt 3 tablespoons butter until it’s just liquid.
- Add the marshmallows to the melted butter and stir constantly until they are completely melted and glossy.
- Remove the pan from the heat and immediately add 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal. Stir quickly until every bit is coated.
- Scoop the warm mixture into a few smaller bowls and add food coloring to each bowl. Fold it in until desired color is achieved.
Shaping and Decorating
- Butter your hands or use nonstick spray and shape portions into oval egg forms.
- If desired, melt candy melts according to package directions and drizzle over cooled eggs. Finish with sprinkles while the melt is still tacky.
Setting
- Place shaped eggs on a tray and let them cool and set for about 20–30 minutes.
Notes
These treats hold well for a day in an airtight container at room temperature. For best results, make them fresh.