Easy Easter Rice Krispie Treats

Making Rice Krispie bars for Easter is a no-fuss way to have a delicious treat to share.

Easter Rice Krispie Treats are the perfect mix of crunchy, chewy, and creamy, with sweet marshmallow goodness, a luscious layer of white chocolate and a sprinkle of pastel colors on top.

If you need an easy Easter dessert idea that’s festive, delicious, and guaranteed to disappear fast, this recipe is a winner!

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Everybody loves a good Rice Krispie treat. They’re sweet, chewy, and this festive version is an easy addition to your Easter Dessert lineup.

Plus, they don’t require plates or silverware—just grab one and enjoy! Napkins are optional… but probably a good idea.

These Easter Rice Krispie treats take the classic recipe up a notch with a layer of creamy white chocolate and a sprinkle of pastel Easter colors.

They’re festive, fun, and almost too pretty to eat. Almost.

Whether you’re making them for a Sunday school class, an Easter picnic, a bake sale, or just to have on hand for snacking, these treats are perfect for sharing.

They’re easy to transport, and they hold up well, making them perfect for Easter gatherings.

I love recipes that look impressive but don’t take much effort, and this is definitely one of them. If you need an easy Easter dessert idea that everyone will love, you can’t go wrong with these.

I don’t follow the recipe on the box as written. Instead, I make a few tweaks that improves the texture of these bars, so they’re perfectly chewy instead of hard.

More Easter Recipes to Try:

• Easter No-Bake Cheesecake
• Instant Pot Easter Recipes
• Easter Egg Nest Cookies
• Cathedral Candy for Easter
• No-Bake Easter Cookies
• Easter Coconut Cream Pie Dip

Rice Krispie Treats with White Chocolate

Adding a layer of melted white chocolate on top takes these Easter treats to the next level. It adds a smooth, creamy sweetness that pairs perfectly with the crispy, chewy base.

Don’t let melting white chocolate intimidate you—it’s super easy! The microwave method is quick and foolproof, but if you prefer a gentler approach, a double boiler works great too.

You can also use either of these methods for melting chocolate in my Easter Chocolate Bark recipe.

Microwave Method

Place white chocolate melting wafers in a microwave-safe bowl.

Heat in a 30-second interval, followed by 15-second intervals, stirring after each, until smooth.

Double Boiler Method

Fill a saucepan with a few inches of water and bring to a simmer.

Place a heatproof bowl on top, making sure it doesn’t touch the water. Add white chocolate and stir until melted and smooth.

How to Make Easter Rice Krispie treats

It’s really easy to whip up this festive holiday dessert!

Ingredients You’ll Need:

• Unsalted Butter
• Mini Marshmallows
• Vanilla Extract
• Rice Krispies Cereal
• White Chocolate Melting Wafers
• Easter Sprinkles

How to Make It:

Prepare the marshmallow mixture. First, you’ll melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat, then add the mini marshmallows.

Stir the marshmallows almost constantly, until they’re melted and smooth.

Remove pot from heat and stir in vanilla extract.

Add the cereal. Next, you’ll add Rice Krispies cereal to the melted marshmallow mixture, stirring well to coat.

Gently press the mixture evenly into the prepared pan. Be careful not to press too hard (packing them tightly makes the Rice Krispie treats hard, rather than chewy).

I moisten my hands with water to keep the mixture from sticking to my hands while pressing the mixture into the pan.

Add the chocolate and sprinkles. Last, you’ll add white chocolate melting wafers to a small microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 30 seconds, then stir.

Continue microwaving, in 15-second increments, stirring after each, until the white chocolate is melted and smooth.

Pour the white chocolate evenly over the top of the Rice Krispie mixture.

Sprinkle with the Easter sprinkles, then allow the white chocolate to cool and harden completely.

Serve. Once the chocolate has hardened, you can cut the Rice Krispie treats into bars and serve!

Notes and Adaptations:

• You can use the wrapper from your stick of butter to grease the pan, if you’d like.
• I like to use Ghirardelli white chocolate melting wafers, but you can use a different brand if you prefer.
• If you need to speed up the process, you can transfer the pan to the refrigerator to help the white chocolate cool faster.
• These make delicious treats for a party, bake sale, or as handmade gifts for sharing.

Recommended Equipment:

• Stockpot
• 13×9-inch dish
• Microwave-safe bowl
• Easter sprinkles

Don’t forget to save this recipe to your Easter board on Pinterest!