Description
Delightful Easter Rice Krispie Treats combining crispy cereals, melted marshmallows, and festive M&Ms and sprinkles. Perfect for spring celebrations and easy to make with simple ingredients.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients
- ½ cup salted butter
- 10 cups mini marshmallows, divided
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cereal Mix
- 5 cups Rice Krispies
- 2 cups Rice Chex
- 2 cups Frosted Cheerios
Toppings
- 1 cup Easter M&Ms
- 2 teaspoons Easter sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Dish: Premeasure all ingredients. Line a 9×13-inch baking sheet with parchment paper and coat with non-stick spray; set aside.
- Melt Butter and Marshmallows: In a large saucepan, melt the ½ cup salted butter together with 8 cups of mini marshmallows over low heat, stirring constantly until smooth and fully combined.
- Add Vanilla and Remaining Marshmallows: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Then add the remaining 2 cups of mini marshmallows, stirring quickly until they start to melt and blend.
- Mix in Cereals: Immediately fold in 5 cups Rice Krispies, 2 cups Rice Chex, and 2 cups Frosted Cheerios into the marshmallow mixture, ensuring all cereals are fully coated.
- Add M&Ms and Sprinkles: Gently and quickly fold in 1 cup Easter M&Ms and 2 teaspoons Easter sprinkles to avoid color bleeding from M&Ms.
- Transfer and Press: Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Top with extra M&Ms and sprinkles if desired. Use parchment paper or lightly greased hands to gently press the mixture into an even layer without pressing too hard to keep treats soft.
- Set and Cut: Allow the treats to set at room temperature for 30 minutes before removing from the pan and cutting into 20 squares.
Notes
- Unsalted butter can be used; add ½ teaspoon salt to compensate.
- Corn Chex can replace Rice Chex, but avoid wheat Chex for best texture.
- Other Cheerios varieties can be substituted for Frosted Cheerios.
- Do not add M&Ms too early to prevent color bleeding in the treats.
- Press the mixture gently into the pan to avoid tough treats.
- Store treats 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: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
