Description
A fun and festive treat perfect for Easter celebrations, made with crunchy Rice Krispies, gooey marshmallows, and colorful chocolate candies.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 4 cups mini marshmallows
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup pastel-colored candy-coated chocolate eggs or Easter-themed candies
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
- In a large pot, melt the butter over low heat.
- Add the mini marshmallows and stir continuously until fully melted and smooth.
- Remove the pot from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Immediately add the Rice Krispies cereal and gently fold until the cereal is evenly coated with the marshmallow mixture.
- Quickly fold in half of the pastel-colored candy-coated eggs or Easter candies.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and press it down evenly using a buttered spatula or wax paper.
- Sprinkle the remaining candies on top and gently press them into the bars.
- Allow the bars to cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes before cutting into squares.
Notes
- For a different flavor, experiment with different extracts like almond or coconut.
- Store the bars in an airtight container to keep them fresh.
- These bars can be cut into various shapes using cookie cutters for fun presentations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg