Description
Easter Rice Krispie Treats are a whimsical and delightful dessert that brings joy to any spring gathering. These adorable little nests combine the classic flavors of Rice Krispies with sweet marshmallows, colorful frosting, and festive egg candies, making them perfect for Easter celebrations, birthday parties, or just a fun family activity. With just a few simple ingredients and no baking required, you can create these delicious treats in no time. They’re not only fun to make but also customizable, allowing you to tailor them to fit any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces marshmallows (jumbo or mini)
- 7 cups Rice Krispies
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (for the base)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
- 3–4 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Easter egg candies for decoration
- Green food coloring
Instructions
- Grease cupcake pans with butter or non-stick spray and set aside.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine marshmallows and 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Microwave on high for about 2 minutes until melted; stir until smooth.
- Add Rice Krispies to the melted mixture and stir until evenly coated.
- Spoon mixture into greased cupcake pans and press down firmly using wax paper to shape into nests.
- Allow nests to set at room temperature for about 30 minutes before carefully removing from pans.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No baking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg