Mini Egg Rice Krispie Squares

5 from 2 votes

Mini Egg Rice Krispie Squares

These mini egg rice krispie squares are the perfect dessert for Easter. Kids and adults will love their crunchy texture with melty chocolate mini eggs! They are easily made gluten free.

Prep Time10

Cooling Time1

Total Time1 10

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian

Servings: squares

Calories: 138kcal

Author: Olivia Parsons

Ingredients

¼ cup (56g) salted butter
4 + 1 cups (180g + 45g) mini marshmallows
2 teaspoon vanilla extract
5½ cups (155g) crispy rice cereal
1 cup (200g) mini eggs, crushed

Instructions

Before you begin, crush the mini eggs. It's easiest if you put them in a plastic bag and crush with a small mallet or anything heavy. Just crush a few times so they are in large chunks. Set aside. Line an 8x8" or 9x9" pan with parchment paper.
Place the butter and 4 cups of mini marshmallows in a large, microwave-safe bowl. Microwave in 30 second intervals, stirring with a greased rubber spatula in between, until completely melted. You could also do this in a large pot on the stove over medium heat.
Add the vanilla extract to the butter-marshmallow mixture. Stir with a spatula to combine. Pour in the crispy rice cereal with the remaining cup of mini marshmallows and most of the crushed mini eggs. Save some for pressing on top.
Working quickly, mix with a greased spatula until everything is fully coated. Pour into a parchment-lined 9x9 baking dish.
Rub any neutral oil on your clean hands and press the rice krispie mixture into the pan. I find that using my hands is easiest, and the oil prevents sticking. Top with reserved mini eggs. Let cool and rest for 1 hour to firm up. Slice into 16 squares and enjoy!

Notes

To make these gluten free: Ensure your cereal is gluten free, as Kellogg's Rice Krispies contain barley malt extract. I like Nature's Path Organic.
Are Mini Eggs gluten free? The two most popular brands, Cadbury Mini Eggs and Hershey Eggies both do not contain gluten ingredients. Any brand of mini eggs will work in this recipe.
Storage Instructions: Mini egg rice krispie squares will keep for about 3 days in an airtight container at room temperature. They'll still be good after that, just a little stale. Freezing is not advised.

Nutrition facts are an estimate.

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