Can I use regular-sized marshmallows instead of mini?

Yes, you can use regular marshmallows. Just make sure to measure by weight rather than volume, as 10 regular marshmallows equal about 1 cup of mini marshmallows.

How can I prevent my hands from sticking when shaping the treats?

Lightly coat your hands with butter or cooking spray before shaping the treats. This will make the process much easier and less messy.

Can I make these treats without chocolate?

Absolutely! You can skip the chocolate dipping step and just decorate the shaped Rice Krispie treats directly with the colored candy melts.

How long do these treats stay fresh?

When stored properly in an airtight container at room temperature, these treats will stay fresh for about 3 days.

Easter Egg Rice Krispie Treats Recipe

Description

Delightful Easter-themed Rice Krispie treats shaped like eggs, coated in chocolate, and decorated with colorful candy melts. A perfect festive treat for spring celebrations.

Ingredients

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1 1/2 tbsp butter
2 cups mini marshmallows
3 cups Rice Krispies cereal
10 oz milk or dark chocolate chips
Candy melts in pastel colors

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Instructions

Prepare the baking sheet: Cover a baking sheet with wax paper and set aside.
Melt the butter: In a saucepan, melt 1 1/2 tbsp butter over low heat. This creates the base for your marshmallow mixture.
Add marshmallows: Add 2 cups of mini marshmallows to the melted butter, stirring frequently until completely melted and smooth. This forms the sticky binding agent for your treats.
Mix in Rice Krispies: Remove the marshmallow mixture from heat and stir in 3 cups of Rice Krispies cereal. Ensure all cereal is evenly coated with the marshmallow mixture.
Shape the eggs: Use an Easter egg mold to form egg shapes, flattening the side facing up. This creates the distinctive egg shape for your treats.
Melt chocolate: Melt 10 oz of milk or dark chocolate chips in the microwave, stirring frequently to ensure smooth consistency.
Dip eggs in chocolate: Carefully dip each Rice Krispie egg into the melted chocolate and place on the prepared wax paper.
Decorate: Melt candy melts, one color at a time, and drizzle over the chocolate-covered eggs using piping bags or squeeze bottles. This adds a festive, colorful touch to your treats.
Refrigerate: Place the decorated eggs in the refrigerator until the chocolate hardens, approximately 30 minutes.

Notes

Be careful not to overcook the marshmallow and butter mixture, as this can result in overly hard treats.
If you don’t have an egg mold, you can use a deviled egg holder sprayed with nonstick cooking spray or even plastic Easter eggs.
An egg-shaped cookie cutter can also be used, though the treats won’t be rounded on top.
For best results, allow the treats to come to room temperature before serving for optimal texture.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 egg
Calories: 180
Sugar: 20g
Sodium: 80mg
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 2g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g
Cholesterol: 5mg