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. They’re also delicious, festive and perfect for any holiday gathering, and we think you will agree!
Why we think you’ll love them:
- 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.
- 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.
Easter Krispie Treats Ingredients
- Marshmallows (16 ounces, jumbo or mini): Melt into a sweet, sticky binder that holds the cereal nests together.
- Rice Krispies (7 cups): Light, crispy base that gives classic crunch and shape.
- Unsalted butter (2 tablespoons): Melts with marshmallows for a smoother, less sticky mixture.
- Easter egg candies: Colorful toppers that complete the nest look.
- Green food coloring: Tints frosting to grassy spring green.
- Unsalted butter for frosting (½ cup): Creamy base that whips fluffy and pipes clean.
- Powdered sugar (3–4 cups): Sweetens and thickens frosting to hold shape.
- Milk (¼ cup): Loosens frosting to piping consistency.
- Vanilla extract (1 teaspoon): Adds warm bakery aroma to the frosting.
How to Make Easter Rice Krispies
PREP. Grease cupcake pans with cooking spray and set aside.
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.
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.
DECORATE. Pipe your frosting into your cookie cups and top with Easter egg candies. ENJOY!
Kristyn’s Recipe Tips
- 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.Grease your bowl and spatula lightly, the cereal mixture sticks less and presses easier.
- 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.
- Press into cupcake pans with wax paper as written for smooth cups that release cleanly.
- Let nests set fully before frosting so the buttercream does not slide.
- Pipe short strands for a grassy look, then add eggs while frosting is soft so they adhere.
Easter Rice Krispie Treats Recipe
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Ingredients
- 16 ounces marshmallows Jumbo or mini marshmallows work
- 7 cups Rice Krispies
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Easter Egg Candies
Buttercream Frosting
- green food coloring
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 3-4 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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!
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Recipe FAQ
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!
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This recipe was first shared February, 2016.
I just made these for our Easter Egg Hunt this Saturday. I love them. They are so Gorgeous. Do they need to be refrigerated before Saturday because of the butter?
You can, but don’t need to. I hope they are a hit!! Thank you for trying them!
Fill them with pudding and top with whip cream, decorate with easter egg candies.
Sounds fun and delicious! A fun twist on the recipe!
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.
Best little treats ever! If you like Rice Krispie treats you’ll love this version. Festive and fun for Easter.
We made these last year & loved them! Adding frosting & candy is one way to make rice krispies even better!
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!
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. 🙂