Easter Rice Crispy Treats
Easter Rice Crispy Treats are a nostalgic and festive dessert that brings joy to any holiday celebration. These delightful squares combine gooey marshmallows, crispy rice cereal, and colorful sprinkles for a treat that’s both easy to make and visually appealing. Perfect for sharing with family and friends, these treats are sure to be the highlight of your Easter festivities.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 6 cups puffed rice cereal
- 4 cups mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (1 stick)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup colorful sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan with nonstick spray or butter.
- In a large saucepan over low heat, melt the butter completely. Add mini marshmallows and stir continuously until fully melted and smooth.
- Remove from heat and quickly mix in the puffed rice cereal until evenly coated.
- Stir in vanilla extract and sprinkles while still warm.
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared pan, pressing down firmly with a spatula.
- Allow to cool for about 30 minutes before cutting into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (40g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg