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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

    collage of spring cereal marshmallow bars
    marshmallow rice krispie bars with pastel m and m candies
    rice krispies treats with pastel m and ms

     

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    1. Miz Helen says

      March 09, 2015 at 5:07 am

      We will love your Spring Treats! Thanks so much for sharing this awesome recipe with Full Plate Thursday. Hope you have a great weekend and come back soon!
      Miz Helen

      Reply
    2. Rattlebridge Farm says

      March 07, 2015 at 3:54 am

      I'm craving these treats. Love the pastel candies for spring.

      Reply
    3. Meredith Wheeler says

      March 07, 2015 at 3:54 am

      These little rice krispie treats remind me of being kid again! 🙂 I'll definitely need to make a springtime-themed batch for my little one. Thanks for the wonderful idea!

      Reply
    4. Amy at Ms. Toody Goo Shoes says

      March 07, 2015 at 2:37 am

      So cute! Thanks for linking up at Best of the Weekend!

      Reply
    5. Dee M says

      March 05, 2015 at 6:48 am

      Thanks so much for taking the time to visit, Ron, and for hosting! 🙂

      Reply
    6. Ron says

      March 05, 2015 at 2:40 am

      I LOVE the treats! Yum! I am a new follower. Thanks for linking up at Share Your Style. I hope you follow along.

      Reply
    7. Dee M says

      March 02, 2015 at 7:11 am

      Oh, yes -- I totally agree with you on that! 😉

      Reply
    8. Dee M says

      March 02, 2015 at 7:10 am

      Thanks for pinning, Fabby. I love them as much as the kids do! 🙂

      Reply
    9. Dee M says

      March 02, 2015 at 7:09 am

      I hadn't made them in a long time, until recently. Now, we're hooked! 🙂

      Reply
    10. Dee M says

      March 02, 2015 at 7:08 am

      They were awesome! Thanks so much for stopping by! 🙂

      Reply
    11. Sarah Sukarna says

      March 01, 2015 at 11:34 pm

      Oh my! yum! I would make these... and then eat most of them to protect my childrens teeth from all the sugar 😀

      Reply
      • Bonnie says

        April 15, 2017 at 2:38 pm

        Lol Sarah5 stars

    12. FABBY'S LIVING says

      March 01, 2015 at 1:17 am

      Just pinned it. Thanks for sharing, my grands are coming and they would love them...(me too, lol)

      Have a lovely Sunday.
      FABBY

      Reply
    13. Wild Style Equestrian says

      February 28, 2015 at 5:17 pm

      What a fun and festive treat! We would love to make these...and eat them too!

      Reply
    14. Maggie says

      February 28, 2015 at 5:17 pm

      I haven't made homemade rice krispy treats in years. These look delish!

      Reply
    15. Dee M says

      February 28, 2015 at 6:22 am

      Thanks, Miss Kitty. The vanilla extract was new to me, but now I use it all the time.

      Reply
    16. Dee M says

      February 28, 2015 at 6:18 am

      You too, Laurie! I was surprised about the marshmallows too, but there really was a difference. 🙂

      Reply
    17. Miss Kitty says

      February 28, 2015 at 1:53 am

      You give an oldy-goldy recipe an "facelift" with these cute Spring-y M&Ms! These are so very cute and I like your recipe...I have never seen vanilla extract added but thanks for that tip.

      Reply
    18. Laurie says

      February 27, 2015 at 4:18 pm

      We love marshmellow treats too! Interesting about the Market Pantry mini marshmellows - I'll have to give them a try. Have a great weekend Dee!

      Reply
    19. Dee M says

      February 27, 2015 at 4:10 pm

      Those sound tasty, Beverly! So much for the diet after Valentiene's Day! 🙂

      Reply
    20. Beverly Roderick says

      February 27, 2015 at 3:32 pm

      Your pictures are shouting, "Yes, spring time really is close!" Love it! My go to for a quick and easy frequent dessert is chocolate chip cookie bars made with place and bake cookies. So easy and so good!

      Reply
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