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    Home » Recipes » Desserts (No Bake) » Easter Rice Krispie Treats: Fast & Festive with a Surprise Ingredient!

    PUBLISHED: March 8, 2022 • By Toni Dash 61 Comments

    Easter Rice Krispie Treats: Fast & Festive with a Surprise Ingredient!

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    Easter Rice Krispie Treats are festive, fun to make and FAST! And you’ll never guess what gives them their happy colors!

    Easter Rice Krispie Treats title image

    With Easter just a hop away this sweet treat is festive as well as fast and easy to make!

    These Easter Rice Krispie Treats are bright and bold. They are colored with …….wait for it…..Marshmallow Peeps!

    Whether you love Marshmallow Peeps or hate them (people tend to be in one camp or the other), I feel sure you’ll love these sweet treats and will have a blast making them.

    They are a sweet treat, no doubt, though adding the mini marshmallows actually lessens the sweetness intensity from the Marshmallow Peeps themselves.

    Jump to:
    • What’s in these Easter Rice Krispie Treats?
    • Marshmallow Peeps: How Many and What Type to Use?
    • Can these Rice Krispie Treats be made Gluten-Free?
    • Pro Tips 
    • Helpful Supplies
    • How to Make Easter Rice Krispie Treats – Step by Step
    • Cutting & Decorating Easter Rice Krispie Treats
    • Decorating Ideas 
    • Storing Easter Rice Krispie Treats
    • Recipe
    cookie cutter with rice krispie treat on stick drizzled with melted chocolate decorated close up

    What’s in these Easter Rice Krispie Treats?

    These are very easy to make with just a handful of ingredients:

    • Unsalted Butter
    • Marshmallow Peeps Bunnies or Chicks
    • Rice Krispies cereal (or equivalent brand)
    • Mini Marshmallows

    Optional ingredients include:

    • Candy Melts or chocolate for decorating
    • Sprinkles
    • Food Coloring if desiring to make the color even more intense
    Purple Marshmallow Peeps Rice Krispie treats in pan

    Marshmallow Peeps: How Many and What Type to Use?

    Any color or shape of Marshmallow Peeps will work.

    The color of the Marshmallow Peeps used will determine the color of the Easter Rice Krispie Treats.

    Since the sizing of the packaging can differ, here are the specifications of what was used:

    • Easter Chicks: 10 count, 3-ounce package. Use 17 of the chicks.
    • Bunny Peeps: 12 count, 3.37-ounce package. Use 20 of the bunnies.

    Can these Rice Krispie Treats be made Gluten-Free?

    They can! Unfortunately the gluten-free version of Rice Krispies cereal was discontinued.

    BUT there are multiple brands that make a gluten-free equivalent cereal.

    Select a gluten-free version of the cereal and make them gluten-free!

    Bunny shaped purple Easter Rice Krispie Treat on a stick

    Pro Tips 

    • Quickly even out the treat mixture when putting it in the pan because it will harden quickly.
    • If you want to keep the mini marshmallows from melting completely to add some extra to the mix when stirring it together at the end before adding to the pan.
    • If using a lollipop stick, and the Rice Krispie treats begin to droop, place them in the refrigerator for 5-10 minutes before decorating.
    multiple colorful decorated rice krispie treats on a stick for Easter

    Helpful Supplies

    If making the shaped version on a stick these will be helpful:

    • Lollipop Sticks
    • Easter Cookie Cutters
    • Candy Pop holder for displaying and serving
    melted peeps and cereal close up

    How to Make Easter Rice Krispie Treats – Step by Step

    Easter Rice Krispie Treats process steps collage 1
    • Line 9-inch by 13-inch pan with parchment paper and set aside.
    • In a medium saucepan, melt butter and peeps, stirring continuously (photo 1 & 2). (Optional 1-2 drops of food coloring may be added for more vibrant color).
    • Remove pan from heat; pour in Rice Krispies cereal (photo 3) and mini marshmallows (photo 4). Stir until just combined.
    Easter Rice Krispie Treats process steps collage 2
    • Quickly spoon the mixture into the prepared pan and even out with a spoon. NOTE: the mixture thickens quickly making it harder to even out. (photo 5)
    • Refrigerate the pan for 15 minutes.
    • Cut Rice Krispie treats into squares or shapes with cookie cutters (photo 6).
    • Insert lollipop sticks if desired (photo 7). Decorate with melted candy or chocolate and sprinkles or eat as is.(photo 8)
    cookie cutter with rice krispie treat on stick drizzled with melted chocolate decorated

    Cutting & Decorating Easter Rice Krispie Treats

    There are many options for finishing and cutting the Easter Rice Krispie Treats.

    • They can be cut into squares and eaten undecorated.
    • Cut them into squares AND move ahead to decorate them as described.
    • Using Easter-themed cookie cutters, cut out the treats, and:
      • Eat as is
      • Decorate and eat
      • Decorate, insert a lollipop stick and eat
      • Decorating the Easter Rice Krispie Treats

    Place in the refrigerator for 5 minutes after decorating before serving.

    Easter Rice Krispie Treat eggs and bunnies on lollipop sticks

    Decorating Ideas 

    Using colorful candy melts or chocolate drizzled over the treats to look like Easter eggs or bunnies makes a festive end result.

    Before the melted candy or chocolate hardens, decorate with festive sprinkles and allow the melted candy to harden before serving.

    These supplies are available in any store with a baking section (grocery or craft stores), and online.

    Easter treats on lollipop sticks

    Storing Easter Rice Krispie Treats

    Store in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days. Separate them in layers divided by wax paper.

    They can also be refrigerated however can become less chewy and harder to eat when chilled.

    Freezing the Rice Krispie Treats:

    • Pack in an airtight container separated by wax paper.
    • Freeze for up to 6 weeks.
    • Allow to thaw for 15 minutes before serving.

    Note: they can be decorated after thawing if desired.

    cookie cutter with rice krispie treat on stick drizzled with melted chocolate decorated close up multiple 2

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    easter rice krispies treats

    Easter Rice Krispie Treats

    These cute, festive Rice Krispie treats are made with the well-known marshmallow Peeps for color and flavor. They are quick and fun to make.
    5 from 51 votes
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 20 minutes
    Servings: 20 squares or 5-6 large cut out treats
    Calories: 92kcal
    Author: Toni Dash
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    Ingredients

    • 4 tablespoons (1/4 cup) Unsalted Butter
    • 20 Peeps Rabbits or 17 Peeps Chicks see NOTES section below: 1 ¾ packs of peep candies- can be either the rabbits or the birds
    • 5 cups Rice Krispies cereal or equivalent (regular or gluten-free)
    • 2 cups Mini Marshmallows
    • Candy melts optional
    • Sprinkles optional
    • Food coloring optional

    Other optional materials:

    • Candy sticks to make treats on a stick
    • Cookie cutters

    Instructions

    • Line 9×13 pan with parchment paper and set aside.
    • In a medium saucepan, melt butter and peeps, stirring continuously. Optional: 1-2 drops of food coloring may be added for more vibrant color.
    • Remove pan from heat; pour in Rice Krispies cereal and mini marshmallows. Stir until just combined.
    • Quickly spoon the mixture into the prepared pan and even out with a spoon. NOTE: the mixture thickens quickly making it harder to even out.
    • Refrigerate the pan for 15 minutes.
    • Cut Rice Krispie treats into squares or shapes with cookie cutters. Decorate with melted candy or chocolate and sprinkles or eat as is.

    Notes

    How many Peeps to use
    Easter Chicks: 10 count, 3-ounce package. Use 17 of the chicks.
    Bunny Peeps: 12 count, 3.37-ounce package. Use 20 of the bunnies.
    How to Store the rice krispies treats
    Store in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days at room temperature. Separate them in layers divided by wax paper.
    They can also be refrigerated however will become less chewy and harder to eat when chilled.
    How to freeze
    • Pack in an airtight container separated by wax paper.
    • Freeze for up to 6 weeks.
    • Allow to thaw for 15 minutes or until softened before serving.
    Note: they can be decorated after thawing if desired.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 92kcal | Carbohydrates: 17g | Protein: 0g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 44mg | Potassium: 8mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 540IU | Vitamin C: 4.5mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 2.1mg
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    ABOUT THE AUTHOR

    TONI DASH
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    Toni Dash, is a Certified Nutrition Coach and the writer/blogger, photographer, recipe developer and creator of Boulder Locavore®. She has been developing easy to make, well-tested recipes since 2010. Her seasonal recipes bring excitement to the dining table for both gluten-free and gluten diners. Toni has been featured in numerous publications and on culinary websites for her creative, delicious recipes and travel features. For more details, check out her About page.

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    1. Ash B says

      March 12, 2022 at 1:08 am

      5 stars
      This is so fun to make with the kids. Something different from painting eggs, and we can actually eat it afterward!

      Reply
    2. maya says

      March 11, 2022 at 8:22 am

      5 stars
      Such a cute idea for easter!

      Reply
    3. Maura Smith says

      March 22, 2021 at 10:00 am

      5 stars
      I made these with my older kids and we loved them. So fun to make and they are delicious.

      Reply
    4. Emily Flint says

      March 22, 2021 at 9:38 am

      What a creative idea to use peeps! I’m actually saving this recipe for AFTER Easter when we have too many peeps and no one wants to eat them anymore, LOL. Happens every year and now I know what to do with them!

      Reply
    5. Amanda Wren-Grimwood says

      March 22, 2021 at 9:16 am

      5 stars
      So cute for Easter and fun to make too with the kids.

      Reply
    6. Michelle says

      March 22, 2021 at 8:48 am

      5 stars
      Made these with the kids and they had so much fun making them! The perfect treat for Easter!

      Reply
    7. Sunena says

      March 22, 2021 at 8:34 am

      5 stars
      These are simply ADORABLE! I can’t wait to make these again with my little nieces and nephews 🙂 Thanks for the idea!

      Reply
    8. Joanne says

      March 22, 2021 at 8:29 am

      Oooh, my kiddo would love to make these. Whenever I make rice krispie treats, they end up filled with sprinkles because kiddo thinks they need more color.

      Reply
    9. Suzy says

      April 13, 2020 at 3:28 pm

      5 stars
      We always have leftover peeps each year! This is such a great and fun way to use them up!

      Reply
    10. Katie says

      April 13, 2020 at 11:23 am

      5 stars
      What’s better than such an easy treat? These are a tasty classic!

      Reply
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