Description
These Easter Rice Krispie Treats are a colorful and festive twist on the classic treat, combining Rice Krispies, Rice Chex, Frosted Cheerios, Easter M&Ms, and sprinkles for a fun and delicious snack perfect for the holiday.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- ½ cup salted butter
- 10 cups mini marshmallows, divided
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 5 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 2 cups Rice Chex cereal
- 2 cups Frosted Cheerios
- 1 cup Easter M&Ms
- 2 teaspoons Easter sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare baking pan: Premeasure all ingredients before starting and line a 9×13-inch baking sheet with parchment paper. Coat the parchment paper with non-stick spray and set aside.
- Melt butter and marshmallows: In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the ½ cup of salted butter along with 8 cups of the mini marshmallows, stirring frequently until the mixture is completely smooth.
- Add vanilla and remaining ingredients: Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Then immediately add the remaining 2 cups of mini marshmallows along with 5 cups Rice Krispies, 2 cups Rice Chex, and 2 cups Frosted Cheerios cereals. Stir gently until all cereals are fully coated with the marshmallow mixture.
- Fold in candies and sprinkles: Quickly fold in 1 cup Easter M&Ms and 2 teaspoons Easter sprinkles without overmixing to prevent color bleed.
- Transfer and set: Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish. Optionally, top with extra M&Ms and sprinkles. Using parchment paper or greased hands, gently press the mixture evenly into the pan without pressing too hard to avoid making them tough.
- Cool and serve: Allow the treats to set at room temperature for 30 minutes before cutting into squares and serving.
Notes
- Unsalted butter can be substituted for salted butter by adding about ½ teaspoon of salt to the mixture.
- Corn Chex can replace Rice Chex but avoid using wheat Chex to maintain texture and taste.
- Other Cheerios varieties can be used if preferred.
- Add M&Ms toward the end to prevent their colors from bleeding into the mixture.
- Press the mixture gently into the pan to keep the treats soft and chewy.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 weeks to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 80 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
