Easter Rice Krispie Marshmallow Treats
Krispie marshmallow treats with a colorful Easter twist.
Krispie treats are so fun and colorful.
Not to mention that they’re also quick and easy to make.
About this Recipe
In this recipe the krispie marshmallow treats have an easter twist with malted milk mini eggs and green-colored coconut.
These krispie treats are topped with mini malted milk Robin eggs that are nestled in green shredded coconut “grass”.
This edible easter grass is easy to make with just 2 ingredients…shredded coconut and green food coloring.
In this recipe, any pastel color would also look good as the shredded coconut grass.
Pink, light purple, or light blue would be really cute, or a combination of those colors would be fun too.
Let’s check out the ingredients.
Puffed rice cereal, butter, mini marshmallows, shredded sweetened coconut, green food coloring, and mini malted milk candy Robin eggs
HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE
A printable recipe with the measurements and instructions is located at the bottom of this post.
Preparation
Casserole Dish:
Lightly coat a large casserole dish with butter or non-stick cooking spray.
Set aside.
Shredded Coconut “Easter Grass”:
In a small bowl,
…add shredded coconut and…
…green food coloring.
Next,
…stir together until the pieces of coconut are covered in green.
Set aside.
Krispie Marshmallow Treats
Puffed Rice Cereal:
In a large bowl, add puffed rice.
Set aside for a moment.
Melt Butter and Marshmallows:
In a large microwavable bowl, add butter…
…and marshmallows.
Put the bowl in the microwave and cook for 1 minute.
Stir, and if needed put back in the microwave for another 45 seconds or until the marshmallows and butter are melted.
Stir until smooth.
Combine Cereal and Marshmallow Mixture:
To the bowl with the marshmallow mixture, add the cereal…
…and gently stir together with a spatula or large sturdy spoon.
Form the Krispie Treats:
To the casserole dish coated with butter or non-cooking spray…
…add the cereal mixture.
Use a buttered spatula, wax paper, or add water to your hands to gently press the mixture evenly into the dish.
Add the Decorative Toppings
Quickly, while the marshmallow is still sticky, sprinkle the green shredded coconut on top, and lightly press it down onto the cereal.
On top of the “green grass”, lay out the candy eggs in random places and push them down slightly into the cereal mixture.
While placing the candy eggs on top, try to leave small linear areas clear from the eggs so that the krispies can be cut into squares.
Cool
Let the krispie treats cool before cutting.
Cut and Serve
Once the krispie treats have cooled, cut them into squares…
…and serve.
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Easter Marshmallow Krispie Treats
Ingredients
Marshmallow Krispie Treats:
- 6 cups puffed rice cereal
- 3 tablespoons butter (salted), softened for the krispie treats
- 4 cups miniature marshmallows
- 2 teaspoons butter, softened (or non-stick cooking spray) to coat the casserole dish or pan
Topping:
- 1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
- 10 drops green food coloring
- 1/2 cup mini Whopper malted milk candy Robin eggs
Equipment
- Casserole dish or baking pan 12 x 9 x 2 inch
Instructions
Preparation:
- Easter Grass Topping – In a small bowl, add shredded coconut and green food coloring. Stir together until the pieces of coconut are covered in green. Set aside.
- Grease the Casserole Dish – Lightly coat the inside of a casserole dish or pan with butter or non-stick cooking spray on the bottom and sides. Set aside.
Marshmallow Krispie Treats:
- Puffed Rice Cereal – In a large bowl add the cereal and set aside.
- Butter and Marshmallows – In a large size microwavable bowl, add butter and marshmallows. Heat the marshmallows and butter in the microwave for 1 minute.
- Stir and put back in the microwave if needed for another 45 seconds or until the marshmallows and butter are melted. Stir together until smooth.
- Combine the Cereal and Marshmallow Mixture – To the bowl with the marshmallow mixture, add the cereal. Using a spatula or sturdy spoon, gently stir all ingredients together until the cereal is coated.
- Form the Marshmallow Krispie Treats – Transfer the marshmallow and cereal mixture into the greased casserole dish or pan.
- Use a buttered spatula, wax paper, or add water to your hands to gently press the mixture evenly into the dish.
Add Decorative Toppings:
- Quickly, while the marshmallow is still sticky, sprinkle the green coconut on top and lightly press it down onto the cereal.
- On top of the "green grass", lay out the candy eggs in random places and push them down slightly into the cereal mixture. While placing the candy eggs on top, try to leave small linear areas clear from the eggs so that the krispie treats can be cut into squares.
Cool, Cut and Serve:
- Let cool, cut into squares and serve.
- If transferring the krispie squares to a serving plate, do a quick test to make sure that they won't stick to the plate. If they do stick, set the squares on a parchment paper-lined plate or serving dish.
The recipe was originally posted on March 26, 2015.
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