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    Meals » Recipes » Desserts

    Spring Marshmallow Krispie Treats

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure for more information. Published: Mar 3, 2021 by Dee

    Spring Marshmallow Krispie Treats are easy to make with rice cereal, marshmallows and pastel candies. Perfect for a quick snack or dessert! via @meamel

    Spring Marshmallow Krispie Treats are easy to make with rice cereal, marshmallows and pastel candies. Perfect for a quick snack or dessert!

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    spring marshmallow krispie treat with pastel m and m candies on top

    We're just slightly addicted to Rice Krispies treats here. These are super easy to make, and the kids can help stir the marshmallow mixture, even if they use a step stool to reach the counter!

    We usually make plain krispie treats, but adding pastel M & M candies gives them an extra special touch -- perfect for spring! Of course, you can make these for any season just by changing the candy on top. Easy peasy!

    Some of our other favorite super easy spring desserts are Spring Cake Mix Cookies, Bird's Nest Easter Cupcakes, Bunny Bait Snack Mix and Homemade Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Eggs.

    Ingredients

    You only need 5 ingredients to make these cereal bars:

    • Rice Krispies cereal or any crisp rice cereal
    • Marshmallows
    • Butter
    • Vanilla extract
    • Pastel candies or sprinkles

    How to Make Spring Marshmallow Krispie Treats

    You can make them on the stove or in the microwave. Personally, I like the microwave method, so that's what I usually do.

    First, melt the marshmallows and butter in a large mixing bowl in the microwave. If you use the stove top method, you'll need a large heavy bottomed pot.

    Stir the mixture until the marshmallows are completely melted and smooth. A silicone spatula works best for this since the mixture won't stick.

    stir melted marshmallows and butter in mixing bowl

    Next, stir in the vanilla extract. Then, stir in the Rice Krispies cereal.

    Use the spatula to stir the cereal until it's completely coated with the marshmallow mixture.

    mix rice krispies cereal into melted marshmallows

    Finally, spread the cereal mixture evenly into a well greased 9 x 13 pan. You can grease the pan with butter or cooking spray.

    Press the candies into the cereal so that they stick. Then, let the treats firm up a little so they're easier to cut.

    spread marshmallow coated cereal into baking pan


    You can pop the pan into the fridge for about 15 minutes or so to speed up the process, especially if your kitchen is warm. We have a warm kitchen and no patience, so I usually do this so we can enjoy the treats sooner.

    I love it when the bars are super fresh and gooey. It's fun to pull them apart and watch them stretch into sticky marshmallow strings!

    Pan of spring rice krispies treats with pastel m and m candies on top

    How to Store Them

    Keep the marshmallow krispie treats covered in the pan or in a container. They stay nice and soft for about 4 days on your kitchen counter.

    Now, if your kitchen is warm like mine, you might want to leave them in the fridge and let them come to room temperature before serving. I find this method makes it harder for certain young people to help themselves!

    spring marshmallow rice krispies bar with pastel m and m's on pastel napkin
    spring marshmallow rice krispie treats with pastel m and m candies on the table

    Spring Marshmallow Krispie Treats

    Published by Dee
    Spring Marshmallow Krispie Treats are easy to make with rice cereal, marshmallows and pastel candies. Perfect for a quick snack or dessert!
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Cook Time 5 mins
    Total Time 15 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12 bars
    Calories 95 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 6 cups Rice Krispies or any crisp rice cereal
    • 10 oz bag of your favorite brand of mini marshmallows
    • 5 tablespoons butter
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • Pastel M & M's or other candies for decoration

    Instructions
     

    • In a large pan, melt the butter and mini marshmallows together over low heat, stirring frequently. Or, melt marshmallows and butter in large microwaveable mixing bowl in microwave.
      melt butter and marshmallows in bowl and stir
    • When marshmallows are melted, stir in the vanilla extract, and remove from heat. Stir in the cereal, one cup at a time, and mix well.
      mix rice krispies cereal and marshmallow mixture
    • When the cereal is fully mixed with the marshmallows, spoon into a buttered 13x9-inch baking pan.
      spread rice krispies mixture into pan
    • When the mixture is slightly cool, press in the candies over the top of the cereal. Allow to set on counter or in refrigerator.
      cereal treats in pan

    Notes

    Recipe can be made on stovetop or in microwave.

    Nutrition information is estimated. Please do your own calculation to fit special diets.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 95kcalCarbohydrates: 11gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 115mgPotassium: 17mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 1075IUVitamin C: 8.8mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 4.3mg
    Tried this recipe? Please comment and rate it! Show me your dish on Instagram!Mention @meatloafandmelodrama or tag #meatloafandmelodrama!

    More Recipes with Marshmallows and Cereal

    • Apple Jacks Marshmallow Bars
    • Chocolate peanut butter Cheerios bars
    • Peanut butter honey oat cereal bars
    • No bake chocolate peanut butter bars

    Recipe first published in 2015 and last updated in 2021

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    marshmallow rice krispie bars with pastel m and m candies
    rice krispies treats with pastel m and ms

     

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    1. Sandra says

      March 08, 2021 at 6:03 pm

      The kids enjoyed making these!! We will definitely make these treats again!5 stars

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    2. Jim says

      March 08, 2021 at 8:15 am

      The kids made these on Saturday. Lots of fun and super simple. They didn't make it through the weekend. Have to make more!5 stars

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      • Dee says

        March 08, 2021 at 12:19 pm

        Rice krispie treats never last long here either. Thanks, Jim!

    3. Beth says

      March 05, 2021 at 3:24 pm

      These rice krispie treats are going to be a big hit here! My teens are going to love this! So excited to give this a try!5 stars

      Reply
    4. Toni says

      March 05, 2021 at 3:20 pm

      My kids couldn't stop eating these!! They were so good and delicious!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        March 08, 2021 at 12:10 pm

        Sounds just like my kids. Thanks, Toni!

    5. Catalina says

      March 05, 2021 at 9:11 am

      Such a delicious treat! And so cute for Easter snack!5 stars

      Reply
    6. Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert says

      March 05, 2021 at 12:43 am

       Love these Marshmallow Krispie Treats! Can't wait to try them!5 stars

      Reply
    7. amanda says

      March 04, 2021 at 4:47 pm

      The kids and I will have so much making these, I can't wait!

      Reply
    8. Jen says

      March 04, 2021 at 12:23 pm

      I'm a sucker for anything marshmallow-y and these are the perfect way to celebrate spring! Though I always have to hide the marshmallows and chocolate candies otherwise they all go missing before I get a chance to make it.5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        March 04, 2021 at 3:24 pm

        Thanks, Jen! I have to hide them at my house too!

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