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    Home » Recipes » Easter

    Peeps Rice Krispie Treats

    Published: Mar 10, 2024 by Kristin · This post may contain affiliate links. · 2 Comments

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    Looking for a fun and easy no-bake treat? Try these 3-ingredient Peeps Rice Krispie Treats! They’re perfect for Easter or any time of year. These gooey marshmallow cereal bars are a fun and delicious variation of the classic recipe, no oven required!

    marshmallow cereal bars made with Easter marshmallow Peeps instead of mini marshmallows.

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    Are you a Peeps fan? Yes, I know most people aren’t, but in this peeps rice krispie treat recipe, they really add all the flavor, and you’d never know they were even in there! Whether you go to the store to buy a few packages to use in this recipe or use the up the ones you got in your April Easter basket, give these cereal bar treats a try because you may just fall in love with the pastel colors, ooey gooey marshmallow taste throughout, and crunchy texture from the rice krispies cereal.

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    • What in Peeps Rice Krispie Treats?
    • How to make Easter Rice Krispie Treats with Peeps
    • Storing Leftover Peep Rice Crispy Treats
    • Peeps Rice Krispies Pro Tips
    • Easter Rice Krispies Treats FAQ’s
    • More Easter Recipes to try
    • Rice Krispie Treats made with Peeps

    What in Peeps Rice Krispie Treats?

    Using only three ingredients, these Easter Rice Krispie treats are basically fool proof! See printable recipe card below for exact ingredient amounts and directions.

    • Rice Krispies Cereal– you can use Kellogg’s brand or store brand rice cereal, whichever you prefer!
    • Marshmallow Peeps– I used blue, pink, yellow, and purple packages of Easter Peeps to get a fun pastel blend of colors throughout the bars!
    • Butter– unsalted butter is what I use, but salted butter works too!

    pieces of ooey gooey bars made with rice cereal and marshmallows.

    How to make Easter Rice Krispie Treats with Peeps

    1. Grease a 8×8 inch pan with non-stick cooking spray.
    2. In a large pot, melt butter over low heat.
    3. Add in the Peeps and allow to melt without stirring them.
    4. Remove from heat and stir in the rice crispy cereal.
    5. Once fully combined, spread into an even layer in prepared pan.
    6. Allow to fully cool, then slice and serve as an Easter treat or tasty dessert!

    all the ingredients needed to make Peeps Rice Krispie Treats.

    Storing Leftover Peep Rice Crispy Treats

    • Once fully cooled, these can be stored at room temperature for up to 4 days in an airtight container.
    • If you choose to place into a bag, just make sure you remove all the air, so they don’t get stale.
    • No need to refrigerate these as the fridge will only make them hard and not as chewy and delicious!
    • If desired, you can slice these up and place in layers on parchment paper in a storage container for an easy gran and go dessert.

    Peeps Rice Krispies Pro Tips

    • Try to make sure you don’t smash the cereal mixture into the pan. Gently spread it into the baking pan using a rubber spatula, wooden spoon, or even your hands.
    • Keep the heat at low on the stove as you don’t want to burn the Peeps marshmallows.
    • Since these bars are quite sticky, the easiest way to handle everything is to grease it. Grease the baking dish, the spatula or spoon you are using, etc.
    • Add in fun Easter candy to make these even more festive. Some great options are jellybeans, mini marshmallows, sprinkles, mini-Cadbury eggs, etc.
    • Use fun cookie cutters to make these into festive shapes!
    • For a more vibrant color, you can add a few drops of food coloring to the marshmallow mixture.

    sliced rice krispy bars using Peeps instead of marshmallows.

    Easter Rice Krispies Treats FAQ’s

    Why do my rice krispy treats always get hard?

    The most common question I get asked is why their rice krispie treats recipe ended up hard instead of soft and chewy. The biggest way to cause this is by using high heat. Basically, overcooking the butter/marshmallow mixture. Low and slow is the key to success.

    What can I use in place of Rice Krispy cereal?

    You can use Lucky Charms, Kix, Chex, etc. I love using Lucky Charms as a fun alternative when we have it on hand.

    How do I make classic Rice Krispy Treats like mom did?

    The classic rice krispie treat recipe is HERE! My kids request this one often!

    Can I make these Rice Krispies with Peeps ahead of time?

    Yes! Try not to make them more than one day in advance as these are best when fresh. If making ahead of time, simply pan with plastic wrap or the lid to the pan and keep at room temperature.

    a festive Easter rice krispies treat dessert that comes together using only 3 ingredients.

    More Easter Recipes to try

    Copycat Starbucks Carrot Cake– a moist and fluffy spiced cake with an incredible cream cheese frosting, what’s not to love?

    Peeps Bars– a yummy Easter dessert consisting of chocolate cake, ooey gooey Peeps, and M & M’s. Easy to prepare and a favorite with everyone!

    Cadbury Mini Eggs Blondies– easy to make chocolate chip cookie bars packed with mini-Cadbury eggs throughout. This blondie recipe comes together quickly and is an easy Easter dessert perfect for any sweet tooth craving!

    Banana Pudding Poke Cake– a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that combines the classic flavors of banana pudding and yellow cake. With only 10 minutes of prep needed, this cake is perfect for BBQ’s, gatherings, Easter, and more!

    Funfetti Easter M & M Cookies– using a cake mix, M & M’s, and sprinkles of your choosing, the Easter Bunny is surely to hop on over to snack on these tasty treats!

    a stack of Easter Rice Krispy bars on a cutting board.

     

    This Peeps Rice Krispie Treats recipe is a fun and festive twist on the classic treat. With the addition of colorful Peeps marshmallow chicks, these treats are sure to be a hit at any springtime gathering or Easter celebration. The simple ingredients and easy preparation make this recipe perfect for busy cooks looking for a quick and delicious treat to enjoy with family and friends. So why not give it a try and add some extra sweetness to your next get-together?

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    marshmallow cereal bars made with Easter marshmallow Peeps instead of mini marshmallows.

    Rice Krispie Treats made with Peeps

    Recipe by: Kristin
    Satisfy your sweet tooth with these adorable and delicious Peeps Rice Krispie Treats - perfect for Easter or any occasion.
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    Prep Time 10 minutes mins
    Total Time 10 minutes mins
    Course Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12
    Calories 163 kcal

    Equipment

    • 8x8 baking pan

    Ingredients
      

    • 40 Peeps any colors desired
    • 4 tablespoon butter
    • 4 cups Rice Krispies cereal

    Instructions
     

    • In a large saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
    • Add in the Peeps and allow to melt without stirring.
    • Remove saucepan from heat and stir in the Rice Krispies cereal until just combined.
    • Spread mixture evenly into an 8 x 8 baking pan.
    • Add sprinkles, marshmallows, Easy candy, jelly beans, etc. on top and allow bars to fully cool.
    • Slice using a sharp knife into desired size pieces and serve!

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1barCalories: 163kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 89mgPotassium: 13mgFiber: 0.04gSugar: 24gVitamin A: 737IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 3mg
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    1. Vicki Coxwell says

      March 31, 2024 at 7:35 am

      Mine turned out a muddy color not the individual colors shown in the picture. I used pink, blue, purple & yellow peeps. What did I do wrong?

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      • Kristin says

        April 01, 2024 at 10:50 am

        This has happened to me in the past when the heat was too high while cooking. The key to success is low and slow. Low heat and stir, stir, stir to avoid any burning. Once melted, remove from heat fully and stir in the rice krispy cereal. Should be a bit darker in color, but still pastel and festive.

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