Description
These Easter Rice Krispie Bars are a delightful and colorful treat perfect for the spring season. With a crispy, marshmallow-infused base, studded with pastel candies and sprinkles, these no-bake bars are a fun and festive dessert for Easter gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Rice Krispie Bars:
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 bag (10 oz) mini marshmallows
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add-Ins and Toppings:
- 1 cup pastel-colored candy-coated chocolate eggs (like Cadbury Mini Eggs)
- 1/2 cup pastel M&Ms
- Pastel sprinkles for topping
- Nonstick cooking spray or butter for greasing
Instructions
- Prepare Baking Dish: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray or butter and set aside.
- Melt Marshmallows: In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the marshmallows and stir continuously until completely melted and smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Add the Rice Krispies cereal and gently fold until evenly coated. Fold in the candy-coated eggs and pastel M&Ms.
- Press Into Dish: Press the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Top with pastel sprinkles and reserved candies.
- Set and Serve: Allow the bars to set at room temperature before cutting into squares.
Notes
- For a firmer texture, refrigerate before cutting.
- Feel free to customize with different candies and gluten-free options.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
