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Cute and Colorful Easter Egg Rice Krispies Treats

Fun, pastel decorated Rice Krispies treats shaped like Easter eggs.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 egg shaped treats
Calories 150 kcal

Ingredients
  

Ingredients

  • 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 10 ounces vanilla marshmallows
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste
  • 1 cup pastel colored icing assorted colors
  • 1/4 cup colorful sprinkles
  • Nonstick cooking spray or softened butter for greasing pan
  • Egg shaped cookie cutter

Instructions
 

  • Grease a 9 by 13 inch baking dish with nonstick spray or butter and set aside.
  • In a large saucepan over low heat, melt the butter, stirring occasionally.
  • Add the marshmallows to the melted butter and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until the marshmallows are completely melted and smooth.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the vanilla bean paste until evenly combined.
  • Immediately add the Rice Krispies cereal to the marshmallow mixture.
  • Use a spatula to fold the cereal into the melted marshmallows until every piece is well coated.
  • Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and press it evenly into the pan using a buttered spatula or lightly greased hands.
  • Let the pan sit at room temperature for 30 minutes, or until the mixture is cool and set.
  • Once cooled, use the egg shaped cookie cutter to cut egg shapes from the pan, pressing straight down and lifting carefully.
  • Place the cut egg shapes on a parchment lined baking sheet or tray.
  • Drizzle or pipe pastel colored icing over each egg in stripes, zigzags, or dots.
  • Immediately add colorful sprinkles on top of the wet icing so they adhere.
  • Allow the icing to set until firm, about 15 to 20 minutes, then serve or store in an airtight container.

Notes

- Press the cereal mixture gently into the pan so it stays light and chewy instead of dense.
- Gather scraps after cutting and press them back into the pan to cut a few extra egg shapes.
- For cleaner cuts, lightly grease the cookie cutter before pressing into the treats.
- Store treats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, with parchment between layers.
Keyword Cute and Colorful Easter Egg Rice Krispies Treats, Easter egg treats, Easter rice krispies, marshmallow cereal bars, Vegetarian