Easter Peep Rice Krispie Treats

rice krispie treats decorated with white candy melts and sprinkles and topped with different colored Peeps. This is a top down view of the treats laid out on parchment paper.

5 from 2 votes

Easter Peep Rice Krispie Treats

These adorable Peeps Rice Krispie Treats are the perfect way to celebrate this special holiday! Perfectly sweet and chewy, these delicious Easter Rice Krispie Treats are decorated and topped with a Peep! A super festive addition to your Easter menu!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword Easter Rice Krispie Treats, Peeps Rice Krispie Treats, Rice Krispie Treats with Peeps

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 5

Assembly 10

Servings

Calories 188kcal

Author Trish - Mom On Timeout

Ingredients

6 tablespoons salted butter plus more for greasing spatula
16 ounces mini marshmallows divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
7 cups puffed rice cereal
16 peeps
Ghirardelli melting wafers or candy melts in desired colors
Easter sprinkles or jimmies

Instructions

Spray a 9”x13” baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and then line with parchment paper. Set aside.
Liberally butter a rubber spatula (including about 3 inches of the handle).
Melt butter in a large, non-stick pot or dutch oven, over low heat, stirring frequently.
Set aside one cup of marshmallows. Add in the remaining marshmallows and stir until coated with butter.
Continue melting the marshmallows over low heat, stirring frequently, until the marshmallows are melted.
Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Add the cereal and the reserved one cup of marshmallows to the pot and fold in just until coated. Don’t over mix or it will break down the cereal.
Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and using a buttered spatula (or your fingers) lightly press the mixture into an even layer.
Let the rice krispie treats set up for 30 to 60 minutes at room temperature.
Use the parchment paper to lift the rice krispie treats out of the pan and cut into squares or rectangles using the Peeps as a size guide.
Separate the treats and drizzle with melted candy melts and colorful sprinkles. Immediately top with a Peep, pressing in slightly so that as the candy sets up, the Peep will adhere to the rice krispie treat.

Notes

Storage Information

These rice krispie treats with Peeps are best eaten within 3 days of making them. Place them in an airtight container or store in an airtight, ziploc bag at room temperature.

To freeze: Wrap squares in wax paper or parchment paper and transfer to a freezer safe, ziploc bag and freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature.

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