Description
Easter Rice Krispie Treats are a playful and delicious addition to your spring festivities! These charming little nests, adorned with colorful frosting and festive egg candies, are simple to make and sure to delight kids and adults alike. With their sweet, crispy texture and customizable decorations, they make for a perfect centerpiece at parties or a delightful gift for loved ones. Gather your family for a fun cooking session, and enjoy the joy of crafting these treats together!
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces vegan marshmallows
- 7 cups Rice Krispies
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (plus extra for frosting)
- ½ cup unsalted butter (for frosting)
- 3–4 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Green food coloring
- Easter egg candies for decoration
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C). Grease cupcake pans with butter or cooking spray.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine vegan marshmallows and 2 tablespoons of butter. Microwave for about 2 minutes until melted, stirring until smooth.
- Stir in Rice Krispies until evenly coated.
- Spoon the mixture into greased cupcake pans and press down firmly using wax paper to maintain shape.
- Allow to cool for about 30 minutes before removing from pans.
- For frosting, mix remaining butter, powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and green food coloring until smooth. Top cooled nests with frosting and decorate with egg candies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 treat (45g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg