Easter Egg Rice Krispies Treats®

Easter Egg Rice Krispies Treats®

Make Easter extra fun with Easter Egg Rice Krispies Treats®. Mix in colorful sprinkles for bright eggs, or press big sprinkles onto the outside using frosting. Prep takes 20 minutes and you finish in just 40 minutes with nine servings. Shape each treat using well-oiled plastic eggs for that classic look. Use fresh marshmallows for best results. Try either the stovetop or quick microwave way. Enjoy these sweet, homemade treats fresh for best flavor and store in an airtight container for up to two days.

  • Easter Egg Rice Krispies Treats® allow for two creative options: sprinkles or mixed cereal decorations.
  • Preparation time is 20 minutes, with a total time of 40 minutes to make nine servings.
  • Key ingredients include Rice Krispies®, marshmallows, and optional colorful sprinkles or frosting.
  • The recipe offers both stovetop and microwave options for melting the butter and marshmallows.
  • For best results, use fresh ingredients; store finished treats at room temperature in an airtight container.
Easter eggs your way—either use frosting to attach large sprinkles to the outside of these Rice Krispies® Treats® eggs or stir tiny multi-colored sprinkles into the cereal mixture before forming the eggs. Either way, they’ll add a sweet treat to your holiday.

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PREP TIME (MIN)

20

TOTAL TIME (MIN)

40

SERVINGS

9

Ingredients

  • 9plastic, snap-apart, 3- x 2-inch Easter eggs
  • 3 tablespoonsbutter or margarine
  • 6 cupsKellogg’s® Rice Krispies® cereal
  • 1 package (10 oz., about 40)JETT-PUFFED Marshmallows
  • OR
  • 4 cupsJET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows
  • 1/2 cupmulti-colored nonpareil sprinkles (optional)
  • Canned frosting (optional)
  • Large (3/8-inch) multi-colored sprinkles (optional)

NUTRITION INFORMATION

Directions

1. Clean and dry plastic eggs. Coat insides with cooking spray. Set aside. 2. In large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat. 3. Add KELLOGG’S® RICE KRISPIES® cereal and nonpareil sprinkles (if desired). Stir until well combined. 4. Using buttered hands, firmly press 1/3 cup of the cereal mixture into each plastic egg half. Remove from molds. Gently press egg halves together until they stick. Cool completely. 5. Use frosting to attach large sprinkles to eggs (if desired). Best if served the same day. MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS: Follow step 1 above. In microwave-safe bowl heat butter and marshmallows on HIGH for 3 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes. Stir until smooth. Follow steps 3 through 5 above. Microwave cooking times may vary. Notes: For best results, use fresh marshmallows. 1 jar (7 oz.) marshmallow crème can be substituted for marshmallows. Diet, reduced calorie or tub margarine is not recommended. Store no more than two days at room temperature in airtight container.