Description
Easter Rice Krispies Eggs are a delightful and colorful twist on the classic treat, perfect for celebrating the holiday with family and friends. These no-bake goodies are not only easy to prepare, taking just about 25 minutes, but they also offer endless opportunities for fun and creativity. Kids will love getting involved in the process, from mixing ingredients to decorating the finished eggs with vibrant icing and sprinkles. With their playful shapes and bright colors, these treats are guaranteed to bring joy to any Easter gathering or party.
Ingredients
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 10 ounces marshmallows (regular or mini)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pastel-colored icing
- Colorful sprinkles
Instructions
- In a large saucepan over low heat, melt the butter until liquid. Add marshmallows and stir continuously until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and mix in vanilla extract.
- Fold the Rice Krispies cereal into the melted marshmallow mixture until evenly coated.
- Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish and press down firmly using damp hands or a greased spatula. Allow to cool for about 30 minutes.
- Use an egg-shaped cookie cutter to cut out shapes from the cooled mixture.
- Decorate each egg with pastel-colored icing and sprinkles before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg (45g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in mini chocolate chips or dried fruits. Experiment with different colors of icing to create unique designs for each egg. Store leftover treats in an airtight container for up to one week.