Easter Egg Rice Krispie Treats make such a festive and tasty dessert. Try making these for Easter for a treat everyone will enjoy. 

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Easter Egg Rice Krispie Treats Recipe:

Rice krispie treats are a blast to make and so incredibly easy. We love to make these and it’s so fun to get the kids involved. Everyone loves a gooey marshmallow treat.

They are so colorful and look amazing on the dessert table. Whether you are throwing a party or just want to surprise the kids, this recipe does not disappoint. The fun egg shaped treat are perfect to celebrate Easter with.

Mix the treats with your favorite color to make a fun and festive treat this Easter. We love dying Easter Eggs with the kids, but this is the ultimate Easter Egg treat! These Rice Krispies Treat Easter Eggs is the perfect way to make a memory with your kids.

For even more tips and tricks, learn how to make rice krispie treats here. We have the best tips! 

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How to Color Rice Krispy Treats for Easter:

Just use food coloring in the color of your choice to the melted marshmallow mixture. Feel free to use the same colors we did or any color you prefer.

Keep reading to see how easy it is. 

Ingredients - mini marshmallows, butter, rice Krispie cereal, food coloring

Ingredients for Easter Rice Krispie Treats:

  • Mini Marshmallows
  • Butter
  • Rice Krispies Cereal
  • Pink, Purple, Yellow and Blue Food Coloring
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How to Make Easter Egg Rice Krispie Treats:

You will need to make Rice Krispie treats in 4 different batches for the 4 different color of Easter eggs.

  • Step 1 – First, melt 3 tablespoons of butter in the microwave in a large microwave safe bowl.  Add marshmallows and stir until well combined.
  • Step 2 – Heat in 30 second intervals, stirring between each interval until completely melted.
  • Step 3 – Add a few drops of pink food coloring to the melted marshmallow mix. Stir until well combined.
The process of melting marshmallows and butter, stirring in the food coloring and cereal. Then shaping into eggs
  • Step 4 – Stir in 4 cups of Rice Krispies cereal. Stir until well coated. Spread evenly in prepared pan.
  • Step 5 – Follow the same process 3 more times with the purple, yellow and blue food coloring.
  • Step 6 – Allow the cereal mixture to cool slightly. Now it’s time to make the Easter eggs.
  • Step 7 – Grab a handful of the Rice Krispie mixture and use your hands to form the Easter eggs. I think it helps to spray your hands with cooking spray prior to shaping the easter eggs. 
  • Step 8 – Then allow the Rice Krispie Eggs to cool completely. Enjoy!

Should I put Rice Krispie treats in the fridge?

Do not place it in the refrigerator as it will make the Rice Krispie Treats too hard and no longer gooey (gooey is the best part).  

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Rice Krispie Treat Tips

  • Storing – If you store the rice krispie treats in a container , they will last about 3-4 days.
  • Cooking – Make sure to cook this over low heat. Increasing the heat will result in hard or tough treats that will not be soft like desired.
  • Keep at room temperature – Do not store in the refrigerator.  They are best left to cool at room temperature so that the remain gooey and delicious! 
  • Shaping into Eggs – If you have trouble shaping the eggs, try using plastic eggs.
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How to Store Rice Krispie Easter Egg Treats:

We recommend storing rice krispies at room temperature in an airtight container. They will last about 4 days is stored properly.

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Easy Easter Dessert:

These Easter Egg Rice Krispie Treats are always a family favorite. It takes less than 30 minutes to make and they are made with simple ingredients. These eggs make me think of the candy robin eggs or the chocolate eggs.

Impress your guest this Easter and make these Easter Eggs.

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Easter Egg Rice Krispies

4.67 from 30 votes
Easter egg rice krispie treats make such a festive and tasty dessert. Try making these for Easter for a treat everyone will enjoy. 
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 32
Cuisine American
Course Dessert
Calories 180
Author Desserts on a Dime

Ingredients

  • 18 cups Mini Marshmallows
  • 12 Tablespoons Butter
  • 16 cups Rice Krispies Cereal
  • Pink Purple, Yellow and Blue Food Coloring

Instructions

  • Make Rice Krispie treats in 4 different batches for the 4 different color of Easter eggs.
  • Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in the microwave in a large microwave safe bowl.  Add 5 cups of mini marshmallows.  Heat in 30 second intervals, stirring between each interval until completely melted.
  • Add a few drops of pink food coloring to the melted marshmallow mix. Stir until well combined.
  • Stir in 4 cups of Rice Krispies cereal. Mix until completely coated. Spread evenly in prepared pan.
  • Follow the same process 3 more times with the purple, yellow and blue food coloring.
  • Allow the Rice Krispie mixture to cool slightly.
  • Now it’s time to make the Easter eggs!
  • Grab a handful of the Rice Krispie mixture and use your hands to form the Easter eggs.
  • Then allow the Rice Krispie Eggs to cool completely.
  • Enjoy!

Recipe Notes

Store these in an air tight container for up to 1 week.  The Rice Krispie treats are best within the 1st few days of making them. 

Nutrition Facts

Calories 180kcal, Carbohydrates 35g, Protein 1g, Fat 5g, Saturated Fat 3g, Trans Fat 1g, Cholesterol 11mg, Sodium 134mg, Potassium 20mg, Fiber 1g, Sugar 18g, Vitamin A 1062IU, Vitamin C 9mg, Calcium 3mg, Iron 4mg

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