Description
These Easter Rice Krispie Treats are a fun and festive twist on a classic snack. Shaped into nests and decorated with colorful frosting and Easter egg candies, they’re perfect for Easter parties or a sweet treat for kids.
Ingredients
Units
Scale
- 16 ounces marshmallows (jumbo or mini)
- 7 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
For the Frosting:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3–4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Green food coloring (or your preferred color)
- Easter egg candies
Instructions
- Prep and Melt: Grease cupcake pans with cooking spray. In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt marshmallows and butter in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Combine with Cereal: Add Rice Krispies cereal to the melted marshmallow mixture and stir until well combined.
- Shape Nests: Spoon the mixture into the greased cupcake pans and press down with wax paper to form nests. Let set for 30 minutes.
- Make Frosting: In a bowl, cream together softened butter, 2 cups of powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Gradually add remaining powdered sugar until desired consistency is reached. Tint with green food coloring.
- Decorate: Pipe or spoon frosting onto the Rice Krispie nests. Decorate with Easter egg candies.
Notes
- Melting Marshmallows: Watch closely while melting marshmallows to prevent burning.
- Frosting: Adjust the amount of powdered sugar to reach your desired frosting consistency.
- Variations: Use different food coloring to create a variety of colors for the frosting.
- Storage: Store leftover treats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 nest
- Calories: 150kcal
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
