Easter Rice Crispy Treats are the perfect treat for spring. This recipe can easily be made allergy-friendly for a goody everyone can enjoy.
Easter Rice Krispie Treats
If you’re looking for easy but delicious ideas for Easter desserts, this recipe is for you. This is the classic Rice Krispies Treats with a springtime, Easter addition.
Some years we enjoy a traditional Easter dinner with ham, mashed potatoes with gravy, oven-roasted asparagus, and buttery rolls. Other years, we smoke meat, make lasagna, treat ourselves to a grilled steak dinner, or whatever meal strikes our fancy at the time.
Usually, I try to have three or four dessert choices with at least one being an allergy-friendly option. This year, I’m turning to this Rice Crispy Treats recipe.
This recipe is quick and easy to make. And, I love that it can easily be made allergy-friendly and gluten-free.
Easter Rice Crispy Treats: Ingredients & Equipment
For this rice crispy treats recipe, you will need …
Ingredients
- mini marshmallows, crispy rice cereal, butter – the ingredients combine to make your bars. If you are needing an allergy-friendly version, look for gluten-free rice krispies. Generally speaking, name brand mini marshmallows are allergy-friendly. I usually use salted butter. If needed, you can also use dairy-free butter in this recipe. As always, it’s important to read the back of your ingredients to ensure they’re safe.
- Easter sprinkle mix – I got my mix at Walmart and they are free of any contaminants. A reminder that it’s important to read the back of your ingredients to ensure they’re safe if allergies are an issue.
- butter or nonstick cooking spray – for coating the baking dish to prevent the treats from sticking. You can also use non-dairy butter.
Equipment
- measuring cups and spoons – for accurately measuring your ingredients.
- 11×7-in. baking dish – you will make your treats in this dish. We won’t be baking them, but this will help form them and hold everything together. You can use other size pans, if desired. For example, if you want a thinner treat, use a bigger pan.
- large microwave-safe bowl – you’ll microwave and mix ingredients in this vessel.
- rubber spatula – for mixing your ingredients and pressing them into the baking dish.
- cling wrap – for covering your treats while they set up.
Easter Rice Crispy Treats: FAQs
This recipe can be made gluten-free if you buy and use gluten-free rice krispies.
This recipe needs to be stored in an airtight container or zip-top bag. They can be stored at room temperature for up to five to seven days.
Surprisingly, the answer is yes! Once cut into bars, wrap each bar in wax paper and place them in an airtight freezer-safe container or zip-top bag. When ready to eat them, take them out of the freezer and unwrap them. Let them sit on a plate or similar vessel at room temperature until unthawed, about 20-30 minutes.
Recipe Notes
- Don’t overheat the marshmallows, or they will taste burnt or turn out chewier than normal.
- Change up the sprinkles to match any occasion!
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Easter Rice Crispy Treats
Equipment
Ingredients
- 6 cups mini marshmallows
- 5 cups crispy rice cereal
- 4 tablespoons salted butter
- Easter sprinkle mix
- butter or non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
- Grease or spray an 11 x7-in. pan with butter or non-stick cooking spray.
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the butter and marshmallows and place the bowl in the microwave. Heat on high for 1 minute and 30 seconds.
- Immediately stir well until the butter is fully mixed into the marshmallows.
- Quickly add the cereal and mix well until the cereal is fully covered.
- Pour the cereal mixture into the prepared pan, spreading it evenly, and pressing it down to compact the mixture slightly.
- Evenly shake the sprinkles over the top and lightly press them against the marshmallow so they stay stuck.
- Cover with plastic wrap and let sit for about 4 hours or until hardened and easily cut without being gooey.
Notes
- Don’t overheat the marshmallows, or they will taste burnt or turn out chewier than normal.
- Change up the sprinkles to match any occasion!
Nutrition
Please note that the nutritional information listed on this page is an estimation based on the products I used. Ingredients and nutritional information can vary significantly between brands. Always be sure to read labels. Please verify that a recipe fits your needs before using it. Nutrition info may contain errors, so please verify it independently. Likewise, recipes may contain errors, so please use your common sense when following them.
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