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Peep Rice Krispie Treats Recipe
The easiest and most festive treat for Easter- Peep Rice Krispie Treats! You only need 5 ingredients and less than 30 minutes!
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 16
Calories: 211 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons salted butter
- 16 ounces mini marshmallows
- 7 cups rice krispie cereal
- Candy melting wafers in desired color
- Easter Sprinkles
- 16 peeps marshmallow candy
Instructions
- Line a 9”x13” pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Grease a large mixing bowl and rubber spatula, including a portion of the handle. Add rice krispie cereal to the mixing bowl. Set aside.
- In a large, non-stick saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
- Add in half of the marshmallows and stir to coat them with the butter. As the marshmallows begin to soften and get melty, add the other half of the marshmallows.
- Continue heating over low heat, stirring frequently, until the marshmallows are almost completely melted.
- Remove from the heat and pour the marshmallow mixture over the rice krispie cereal.
- Fold in with the buttered spatula just until all the cereal has been coated, trying hard not to overmix or break up the cereal.
- Transfer the cereal mixture into the prepared pan.
- Using buttered fingertips or a piece of parchment paper, lightly press the cereal mixture into an even layer, making sure that the mixture goes all the way into the corners. Let the bars set for at least 30 minutes.
- Lift the krispie treats out of the pan by using the parchment paper as a sling.
- Using a marshmallow peep as a guide, cut squares to fit your peeps. Remove the peep to decorate.
- Place them on a wire rack or piece of parchment paper, leaving a little space between each bar. Drizzle with melted chocolate over each bars and top with sprinkles while still tacky. Top with a peep and allow to set.
- If you've tried this recipe, come back and let us know how it was in the comments or ratings section!
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Nutrition Information
Calories
211kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
42g
(14%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
5g
(8%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
1g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
11mg
(4%)
Sodium
126mg
(5%)
Potassium
18mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
25g
(50%)
Vitamin A
946IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
8mg
(9%)
Calcium
3mg
(0%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 211
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 211kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 11mg | 4% |
| Sodium | 126mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 18mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 25g | 50% |
| Vitamin A | 946IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 3mg | 0% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.