Description
Celebrate Easter with these colorful and festive Easter Egg Rice Krispie Treats! Made with classic Rice Krispies cereal, melted butter, and gooey marshmallows, these treats are enhanced with vibrant pink, purple, yellow, and blue food coloring to create fun pastel hues perfect for the holiday. Crisp, chewy, and easy to make in under 20 minutes, these homemade treats are ideal for springtime parties, family gatherings, or as delightful gifts for kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 18 cups Mini Marshmallows
- 12 Tablespoons Butter
- 16 cups Rice Krispies Cereal
Food Coloring
- Pink Food Coloring
- Purple Food Coloring
- Yellow Food Coloring
- Blue Food Coloring
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Lightly grease a large baking pan or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking and set aside.
- Melt Butter and Marshmallows: In a large pot over low heat, melt the 12 tablespoons of butter. Once melted, add 18 cups of mini marshmallows and stir continuously until completely melted and smooth.
- Divide Mixture and Color: Divide the melted marshmallow mixture evenly into four separate bowls. Add a few drops of pink food coloring to one bowl, purple to another, yellow to the third, and blue to the last. Stir each bowl thoroughly until the color is evenly distributed.
- Add Rice Krispies: Gently fold 16 cups of Rice Krispies cereal into each colored marshmallow mixture, ensuring all cereal is coated without crushing.
- Shape Treats: Using buttered hands or a greased spatula, shape each colored mixture into egg shapes or press them into sections of the pan. Alternatively, press the mixtures into separate sections of the baking pan to set.
- Set and Serve: Allow the treats to cool and set at room temperature for about 10 minutes. Once firm, cut into individual servings and enjoy your colorful Easter egg inspired treats!
Notes
- For best results, work quickly as the marshmallow mixture can harden.
- Use wax or parchment paper to help shape the treats without sticking.
- You can mix colors to create additional pastel shades.
- Store leftover treats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- To make smaller portions, halve the ingredients and adjust cooking time accordingly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
