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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.
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.
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
HOW TO MAKE Rice Krispie Nests
- 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!
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.
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!
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Easter Rice Krispie Treats Recipe
Simple Easter Rice Krispie treats are topped with creamy frosting and egg candies to create a cute and tasty little nest.
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!
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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.
These are absolutely adorable! But even better, they’re super simple to make. Love them!
Very cute and easy to make!! Do they need to be refrigerated?
They do not need to be refrigerated. They will stay fresh if kept in an airtight container, but only for about 2 days. Try and keep them in a container that will fit all of them just right, without much excess air. The more open space, the more likely they are to dry out.
You have a rather big cavity just to fill it with frosting. I was wondering if there would be something more than just frosting to fill those with and frost the top. Some type of peanut butter filling, I know we have to worry about allergies. So something chocolate for Easter. Or when they bite into them they could have mini M&Ms, Very cute idea for Easter.
I think all of those suggestions sound great for filling the cavity. Let me know if you try any of those. I’d love to hear how they turn out!
Super easy and cute Easter treat!! The family loved them!!
What a simple and delicious treat to give to your friends. We made these last year and will be making them again this year to hand out!
Perfect for Easter Sunday!
Nice Post
Thanks for sharing This Yummy Creation.I Love This recipe
Thank you for stopping by 🙂
Perfect! I made Easter Dinner, but was looking for some after dinner treats for the kids! I literally have all the ingredients that you need for this too (except for the green dye). Thanks a million and Happy Easter. These treats will make a house full of kids very happy 🙂
Thank you so much!! I hope they were a hit with the kids!
What is the best way to store these?
In an air tight container would work 🙂 Enjoy!
I was looking for school children Easter treats and came across these. Inexpensive, easy to make, these will be the treats
They really are!! I am glad you found them! Thank you!
What piping tip did you use?
I usually use a star piping tip but any of them will do! Hope this helps!