Easter Memories and the Magic of Rice Krispie Treat Eggs
These Festive Rice Krispie Easter Eggs are a fun and colorful twist on the classic treat! Shaped like Easter eggs and made with marshmallows, crispy rice cereal, and vibrant gel food coloring, they bring a pop of springtime cheer to any celebration. Perfect for kids and adults alike, these no-bake treats are easy to make and great for Easter gatherings!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 Easter egg treats 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 tablespoons butter, divided
- 5 cups marshmallows, divided (mini marshmallows work best)
- 6 cups Rice Krispie cereal, divided
- Neon gel food coloring (pink, green, purple, yellow)
- Plastic Easter eggs (for shaping the treats)
- Non-stick spray (to prevent sticking)
Instructions
- Melt the Marshmallow Magic
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt 1 ½ tablespoons of butter with 1 ¼ cups of marshmallows for 45 seconds.
- Stir until smooth, then add 3 drops of your chosen gel food coloring and mix well.
- Coat the Crunch
- Stir 1 ½ cups of Rice Krispie cereal into the marshmallow mixture until fully coated.
- Shape the Eggs
- Lightly spray the plastic Easter eggs with non-stick spray.
- Tightly pack the coated cereal into each side of the egg mold, close it, and let it sit for 10 minutes.
- Unveil the Treats
- Gently remove the treats from the plastic eggs and set them aside.
- Repeat and Customize
- Repeat steps 1-4 for each color variation.
Notes
- For extra fun, drizzle melted chocolate or sprinkles over the finished eggs.
- If you don’t have plastic eggs, shape the treats by hand using buttered hands or silicone molds.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Mix and match colors for a vibrant Easter display!