Easter Rice Krispie Treats
Servings 20 +/-
Equipment
- 9 x 13-inch Baking Dish
- Large saucepan
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 12 oz bag of mini marshmallows divided
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- 6 cups of rice krispies
- 1 cup mini Cadbury eggs divided
Instructions
- Coat the bottom and sides of a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter. Side Note: For easier removal, you can line the dish with parchment paper if desired.
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
- Remove ½ cup of mini marshmallows from the bag and set aside until later.
- Add the remaining marshmallows to the melted butter, stirring constantly until melted and smooth, about 3-4 minutes. Side Note: You may need to put the large saucepan over low heat to help the marshmallows melt.
- Once melted, remove from the heat, add the vanilla extract, and stir to mix well.
- Immediately add the rice krispies and stir until well combined.
- Add the ½ cup of mini marshmallows and most of the mini Cadbury eggs and stir gently to combine.
- Immediately spread the mixture in the prepared baking dish, pressing it firmly into an even layer, using parchment paper to protect your hands, if desired.
- Gently press the few remaining mini Cadbury eggs evenly on top.
- Cool completely, then slice and serve. Enjoy!