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Simple Easter Rice Krispie treats are topped with creamy frosting and egg candies to create a cute and tasty little nest.

We love this fun, festive and easy Easter dessert. They’re simple and kid-favorites like our Easter Basket Cookie Cups and Easter Oreo Bark.

Easter rice krispie treats with frosting and candy on top.


We Love Cute Treats!

Rice Krispie Treats are the perfect go-to recipe when you need a dessert, but you’re short on time and ingredients.

For that reason, I decided to make a festive and easy Easter version – Easter Rice Krispie Treats!

They’re similar to Easter Basket Cookie Cups, but instead of cookies for a base, there is a crispy rice cereal bottom.

Why we love them:

  • Quick and easy. Making the actual Rice Krispie part takes just minutes, and this recipe is a no bake dessert!
  • Decorating fun! The kids love to help pipe the frosting and top with the candy eggs.
  • Love by all. Everyone loves these adorably festive Rice Krispie Easter Nests! They’re delicious, festive and perfect for any brunch, Easter party or get together.
Marshmallows and butter in a glass bowl.

Ingredients

  • marshmallows  use fresh marshmallows as older ones will cause the nest to become hard.
  • Rice Krispies Cereal brand name or store brand both work. They’re naturally gluten-free, but check labels to be sure.
  • unsalted butter – or use salted butter.
  • Easter egg candies – We used Cadbury eggs, but you could easily use Robin Eggs, PEEPS, Easter M&M’s, or another Easter candy!
  • green food coloring
  • powdered sugar
  • milk
  • vanilla extract
Rice Krispie treats put in mini muffin tins.

HOW TO MAKE Rice Krispie Nests

  1. PREP. Grease cupcake pans with cooking spray and set aside.
  2. NESTS. Melt marshmallows and butter in a microwave-safe bowl (I cooked mine for about 2 minutes but kept a close eye and made sure they weren’t puffing up too much and falling out of the bowl.)
    • Stir the marshmallow mixture together until well blended and pour in Rice Krispies. Stir until well combined. Spoon into the prepared pan and press down with wax paper. Let set for a half hour.
  3. FROSTING. Combine butter, milk, vanilla, and 2 cups powdered sugar in a large bowl. Mix till smooth and creamy, about 5 minutes. Then add the remaining powdered sugar and food coloring of your choice.
  4. DECORATE. Pipe your frosting into your cookie cups and top with Easter egg candies. ENJOY!

Decorating Tips

  • Coconut. Add some shredded coconut (made green with some food coloring if you like) on top of the frosting along with sprinkles before placing your eggs for added flavor and decor.
  • Nest size. I usually use a mini cupcake tin, which makes about 30 bite-sized nests. If using a regular-size muffin tin, the recipe would make 12-15 larger Easter nests.
Green frosting on top of Rice Krispie Easter nests.

Storage Tips

  • STORE these crispy treats in an airtight container for about 2 days. Remember, the more open space in the container, the more likely they are to dry out.
  • FREEZE unfrosted Rice Krispies in an airtight container, separated by sheets of wax paper between each stacked layer. Store these Easter desserts for about 6 weeks. Thaw, decorate, and enjoy!
Easter rice krispie treats recipe close up image.

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4.93 from 27 votes

Easter Rice Krispie Treats Recipe

By: Lil’ Luna
Simple Easter Rice Krispie treats are topped with creamy frosting and egg candies to create a cute and tasty little nest.
Servings: 30 nests
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 2 minutes
Sit: 30 minutes
Total: 42 minutes

Ingredients 

  • 16 ounces marshmallows Jumbo or mini marshmallows work
  • 7 cups Rice Krispies
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Easter Egg Candies

Buttercream Frosting

Instructions 

  • Grease cupcake pans and set aside.
  • Melt marshmallows and butter in a microwave-safe bowl (I cooked mine for about 2 minutes but kept a close eye and made sure they weren't puffing up too much and falling out of the bowl.)
  • Stir together until well blended and pour in Rice Krispies. Stir until well combined.
  • Spoon into greased cupcake pan and press down with wax paper.
  • Let set for a half hour.

Frosting

  • Combine butter, milk, vanilla and 2 cups of your powdered sugar in a large bowl. Mix till smooth and creamy, about 5 minutes. Then add the remaining powdered sugar and food coloring of your choice.
  • Pipe your frosting into your cookie cups and top with Easter egg candies. ENJOY!

Video

Nutrition

Calories: 155kcal, Carbohydrates: 29g, Fat: 4g, Saturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 10mg, Sodium: 54mg, Potassium: 10mg, Sugar: 21g, Vitamin A: 555IU, Vitamin C: 4.1mg, Calcium: 4mg, Iron: 2mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

Additional Info

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
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My name is Kristyn and I’m the mom of SIX stinkin’ cute kids and the wife to my smokin’ hot hubby, Lo. My mom’s maiden name is Luna, and I’m one of the many crafty “Lil’ Lunas” in the fam. On this site I like to share all things creative - from recipes to home decor to gifts and home decor ideas. Welcome!

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66 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    A li ways takes me a few tries to get my frosting to pipe like that. Impressive pictures, even more impressive taste. Kids love these desserts.

  2. 5 stars
    Best little treats ever! If you like Rice Krispie treats you’ll love this version. Festive and fun for Easter.

  3. 5 stars
    These are super adorable and an absolute must make for the easter season if you are hosting or doing a potluck! than you for sharing!

  4. 5 stars
    My whole family loves rice krispie treats, so we’ve been making these the past few years for Easter. The kids love to help with them and they’re so cute! Thanks for a fun tradition. 🙂