Peeps Rice Krispy Treats

Pan of Easter rice Krispy treats decorated with candy and chocolate.

Peeps Rice Krispy Treats are the cutest & most festive dessert to make for Easter! Gooey marshmallow Krispy treats decorated with almond bark, Easter sprinkles, jelly beans, and peeps easter bunny marshmallows.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword easter recipe, easter rice krispy treats, peeps rice krispy treats

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 10

Total Time 25

Servings

Calories 462kcal

Author Jessica - Together as Family

Equipment

9x13 Baking Dish
Pre-Cut Parchment Paper Sheets
Large Measuring Cup
Mixing Rubber Spatula
Large Pot

Ingredients

1/2 cup (1 stick) butter (salted or unsalted)
15 cups mini marshmallows
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
12 cups Rice Krispies cereal
almond bark or melting wafers
easter sprinkles
jelly beans
12 peeps easter bunnies

Instructions

Prepare a 9x13 baking dish and line with parchment paper. You could also just spray the dish with cooking spray.
* I use the pre-cut parchment paper sheets. I spray the baking dish with cooking spray first (this helps the parchment adhere to the pan) and then I lay a pre-cut parchment sheet, vertically, into the pan.
In a large pot, over medium-low heat, melt the butter.
Once melted, add the mini marshmallows. Stir frequently, to avoid burning the marshmallows, until the mixture is smooth and the marshmallows are melted completely.
* It's important to melt the marshmallows low & slow. Don't try to rush this by increasing the heat.
Take the pot off the heat and add in the vanilla extract and half of the Rice Krispies cereal. Stir gently until combined. Add the remaining Rice Krispies and stir until combined well and everything is coated.
Dump the rice krispy mix into the prepared pan. Gently press the mixture evenly into the pan. Don't smash or heavily press as that can cause the treats to be hard and tough.
Melt the almond bark in the microwave according to package directions. I just place it in a Pyrex glass measuring cup and microwave in increments of 30 seconds until it's completely smooth.
Use a spoon to drizzle the melted almond bark over the krispy treats. Add the sprinkles. Place the 12 peeps and gently press into the krispy treats. Finally, add jelly beans onto the almond bark areas to help them adhere.
Let sit at room temperature for about 15-30 minutes, to allow the almond bark drizzle to dry and set, before cutting into squares.

Notes

Mini Marshmallows : Just to note, each 10 ounce bag of mini marshmallows has 6 cups of mini marshmallows in it. Each 16 ounce bag has about 9 1/2 cups of marshmallows.

Tip : I recommend having the Rice Krispies cereal all measured out before starting the recipe. That way it's ready to immediately add into the melted marshmallows. You don't want the melted marshmallow + butter mix to sit out for too long before adding the cereal.

Tip : Use as much, or as little, of the almond bark or melting wafers that you want. I normally do about 4 ounces to drizzle on top of the treats.

Almond Bark Drizzle : You can use the white vanilla almond bark, white melting wafers from the Ghiradelli brand (found in the baking aisle), or use some Wilton candy melts. There are lots of colors of the wilton candy melts like white, pink, orange, purple, that would all work well in this Easter recipe.

Sprinkles : Use any Easter or springtime colored sprinkles you want!

Half Recipe : For a smaller serving, this recipe can easily be halved and made in a 9x9 baking dish or an 8x8 baking dish for thicker treats.

Nutrition Information : The nutrition info is for the recipe as is, with 1/4 cup jelly beans, 4 ounces of almond bark, and 12 Easter Peeps, 2 tablespoons sprinkles.

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