Leftover Easter Candy Rice Krispie Treats

Not sure what to do with your kids leftover Easter candy? Make these Leftover Easter Candy Rice Krispie Treats for a festive dessert!

Use your leftover Easter candy to make rice krispie treats

Ever notice how the candy from Easter baskets hangs around a bit longer than you’d like it to? Especially the marshmallow peeps?

Repurpose your leftover Easter candy and make these festive Easter rice krispie treats. Mix marshmallow peeps with butter and rice krispies.

Then, fold in any other leftover Easter candy. Press the mixture into a baking pan, chill and cut into squares!

What kitchen tools will I need to make these Easter rice krispie treats

• Large pot
• Measuring cups
• Cutting board and sharp knife
• 8×8 baking pan and parchment paper

What ingredients will I need to make dessert with leftover Easter candy

• Marshmallow peeps or marshmallows
• Butter
• Rice krispies
• Jelly beans
• Mini Cadbury eggs
• Reese’s eggs

How to make Easter Rice Krispie Treats

Step 1: Mix butter and marshmallow peeps together

To begin, line an 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper. Heat butter in a large pot over low heat.

Once the butter is melted add marshmallows to the pot and mix until melted into the butter.

Step 2: Fold in rice krispies and leftover Easter candy

Then, pour the rice krispies into the pot with the melted marshmallow and toss with a spatula for combine. While warm fold in the Easter candies.

Step 3: Press into a pan, chill and cut into squares

Then, press the mixture into the baking pan. Use the spatula or an extra piece of parchment to compress the mixture. 

Finally, allow the mixture to chill in the fridge for 30 minutes. Then slice into 9 even squares and enjoy!

How to store rice krispies

Store these Easter rice krispie treats in an air tight container at room temp for up to 5 days.

You can find the full recipe below. If you make this recipe, please rate and review it in the comments, or share it with me on Instagram!

Recipe

Leftover Easter Candy Rice Krispie Treats

Easter rice krispie treats made with leftover Easter candy

Recipe By: Madeline

Prep: 10 minutesCook: 10 minutesTotal: 20 minutes

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Servings: 9 squares 1x

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Ingredients

• 15 marshmallow peeps (or 5oz regular marshmallows)
• 2 tbsp butter
• 2 cups rice krispies
• 1/4 cup jelly beans
• 1/4 cup Cadbury mini eggs
• 1/4 cup cubed Reese’s eggs

Instructions

1. Line an 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper. Heat butter in a large pot over low heat. Once the butter is melted add marshmallows to the pot and mix until melted into the butter.
2. Pour the rice krispies into the pot with the melted marshmallow and toss with a spatula for combine. While warm fold in the Easter candies
3. Press the mixture into the baking pan. Use the spatula or an extra piece of parchment to compress the mixture. 
4. Allow the mixture to chill in the fridge for 30 minutes. Then slice into 9 even squares and enjoy!

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