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    Easter Egg White Chocolate Dipped Rice Krispy Treats

    February 2, 2023 published by Candy Coated Recipes Leave a Comment

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    Take your favorite classic marshmallow bar and give it some springtime flair with these Easter Egg Rice Krispie treats. Dipping Rice Krispie treats in white chocolate and topping with Easter sprinkles is a great way to welcome spring.

    Make a batch for Easter to throw in a lunch box or even for a potluck. You’ll love how cute and colorful this dessert is. Not to mention, delicious!

    Dipped Easter Egg Rice Krispie Treats in a stack

    Serve with some adorable hatching chick cookies and make it a party.

    Here is why this recipe is amazing:

    • White chocolate dipped Rice Krispie treats
    • Easter dessert
    • Fun twist on a classic recipe

    Ingredients needed:

    These Easter Rice Krispies treats can be made with a handful of basic ingredients easily found at the grocery store.

    Here’s what you’ll need:

    • 1 stick unsalted butter
    • 2 bags mini marshmallows (10 ounces each)
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • 8 cups rice cereal such as Rice Krispy Treats
    • 10 ounces white chocolate chips (melting wafers or almond bark will also work)
    • 1 tablespoon coconut oil or vegetable oil (optional)
    • Wilton Sprinkles Nonpareils Spring/Easter Colors
    • Wilton Mini Egg Sprinkle Mix

    Variations

    We love a good cereal treat recipe! If you want to switch it up, try some Oreo Rice Krispie Treats or these Strawberry treat flavors. So fun!

    Feel free to use your favorite rice cereal. I love the classic Rice Krispies but any brand is fine.

    For even more color, try adding some food coloring to the marshmallow mixture before mixing in the cereal.

    How to make Easter Rice Krispies Treats

    The method of cooking these treats is similar to classic Rice Krispie treats with the addition of dipping the tops in white chocolate and sprinkles.

    First, prepare a 9×13 baking dish. Cut a piece of parchment long enough to hang over the sides of the dish, then spray the inside with a light coating of cooking spray and set aside.

    In a large nonstick pot, melt the butter over medium heat on the stove. 

    When the butter is melted, reduce heat to low and add the marshmallows and salt. Note: Omit salt if using salted butter.

    Stir slowly until the marshmallows are completely melted into a thick, gooey sauce, then stir in the vanilla extract.

    Remove from heat and pour in the rice cereal.

    Steps to make easter rice crispy treats

    Fold the rice cereal into the marshmallow cream until the mixture is completely coated and mixed throughout.

    Spoon the mixture into your prepared parchment-lined baking dish and use the back of a spatula (or the palms of your hands) to press the mixture into an even layer into the dish.

    press cereal mixture into pan in an even layer

    Since we are cutting these out, you’ll want them a little thinner than you might be used to.

    About an inch or so thick would be fine.

    use a larger pan to create a thin layer

    Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature, then press an egg cookie cutter into the rice treats to cut out shapes.

    Set them aside on a piece of parchment until you’re ready to decorate.

    use egg shaped cookie cutter to cut shapes

    Dipping Rice Krispie Treats in White Chocolate

    To melt the white chocolate, add chocolate chips or candy melts to a large microwave safe bowl or tempered glass measuring cup.

    melt white chocolate in heat safe bowl

    Then microwave in intervals of 20 seconds, stirring in between each, until completely melted.

    Add the coconut or vegetable oil into the melted chocolate to make it nice and smooth for dipping.

    Dip one side of each egg treat into the white chocolate and let any excess drip back into the bowl.

    You may need to dip twice to get a good coating. I recommend letting it set for a minute or two before dipping a second time.

    Dip one side of Easter Egg Rice Krispie Treats in white chocolate

    Immediately dip or spoon sprinkles over the white chocolate and place the treats decor-side up to rest and allow the white chocolate to harden and set completely.

    You can place the dipped Rice Krispy treats in the refrigerator to speed up the process. Once the chocolate has hardened, enjoy! 

    cover melted chocolate with sprinkles

    Tips and Tricks

    A couple tips to make sure you don’t waste any of the treat mixture!

    1. Press your cookie cutter cutouts as close to one another as possible to avoid too much space between each cutout.
    2. If you’re left with a lot of excess treat material, you can take pieces and press them together inside of the cookie cutter, using it as a mold to get the shape right. 

    Store leftovers at room temperature in an airtight container or on a plate covered with plastic wrap.

    These treats will stay yummy for 4-5 days when stored properly.

    Decorated Easter Egg Rice Krispie Treats with bite missing

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    These fun treats are a great way to have a little bit of fun with an old classic. Who else is ready for spring?

    Dipped Easter Egg Rice Krispie Treat Recipe

    Dipped Easter Egg Rice Krispie Treats

    Dipping Rice Krispie treats in white chocolate is a great way to welcome spring. Add some Easter sprinkles and enjoy!
    5 from 1 vote
    Print Recipe
    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Cooling Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins
    Total Time 1 hour hr 40 minutes mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12 Treats
    Calories 360 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 stick unsalted butter
    • 20 oz marshmallows about 2 bags
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 8 cups Rice Krispies
    • 10 ounces white chocolate chips
    • 1 tablespoon coconut oil or vegetable oil optional
    • Easter/Springtime themed sprinkles

    Instructions
     

    To make the treats:

    • First, prepare a 9×13 baking dish. Cut a piece of parchment long enough to hang over the sides of the dish, then spray the inside with a light coating of cooking spray and set aside.
    • In a large nonstick pan or pot, melt the butter over medium heat on the stove.
    • When the butter is melted, reduce the heat to low and add the marshmallows and salt.
    • Stir slowly until the marshmallows are completely melted into a thick, gooey sauce, then stir in the vanilla extract.
    • Remove the pot from the heat and pour in the rice cereal.
    • Fold the rice cereal into the marshmallow cream until the mixture is completely coated and mixed throughout.
    • Spoon the mixture into your prepared parchment-lined baking dish and use the back of a spatula (or the palms of your hands) to press the mixture into an even layer into the dish.
    • Allow the mixture to cool to room temperature, then press cookie cutters into the rice treats to cut out shapes. Set them aside on a piece of parchment until you’re ready to decorate them..

    To decorate the treats:

    • In a large microwave safe bowl or tempered glass measuring cup, microwave the white chocolate intervals of 20 seconds until completely liquid and melted.
    • Stir the coconut or vegetable oil into the melted chocolate to make it nice and smooth.
    • Dip one side of each rice treat into the white chocolate and let any excess drip back into the bowl. You may need to dip twice to get a good coating.
    • Immediately dip or spoon sprinkles over the white chocolate and place the treats decor-side up to rest and allow the white chocolate to harden and set.

    Notes

    Pro tip: To make pressing the Rice Krispie treats into your baking dish, spray a silicone spatula or the back of a mixing spoon with cooking spray to keep the mixture from sticking.  You can also spray your cookie cutters before pressing them into the Rice Krispie treat slab. You may have to do it between each time if you find that the marshmallow is sticking to the cutter too much. 
    These treats will stay yummy for 4-5 days in an airtight container left at room temperature on the counter.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1servingCalories: 360kcalCarbohydrates: 68gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.003gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 255mgPotassium: 94mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 43gVitamin A: 1251IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 49mgIron: 6mg
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