Description
These Rice Krispie Easter Chicks are a fun, festive, and easy-to-make Easter treat. Made with Rice Krispies cereal, marshmallows, and colorful candy decorations, these adorable chicks are perfect for Easter parties, family gatherings, or creative kitchen fun with kids.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 15 oz marshmallows (mini marshmallows preferred)
- 3 tablespoons softened butter
- Yellow food coloring
- 2 cups orange candy melts (for beak and feet decoration)
- Large candy eyes
- 4-inch circle cookie cutter
- 9x13-inch pan (for setting the mixture)
- Non-stick cooking spray or butter (for greasing the pan)
- Decorating bag (for candy melts)
- Potato masher (for pressing the mixture)
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Grease a 9×13-inch pan with butter or non-stick cooking spray.
- Melt Marshmallows: In a microwave-safe bowl, melt marshmallows and butter for 1-2 minutes. Stir until smooth.
- Add Color & Mix: Add yellow food coloring and stir until evenly mixed. Add Rice Krispies cereal and mix until well-coated.
- Set & Cool: Press mixture firmly into the prepared pan. Freeze for 15 minutes.
- Cut Out Chicks: Use a 4-inch circle cookie cutter to cut out chick shapes.
- Melt Candy Melts: Melt orange candy melts on 50% power for 2-3 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds.
- Decorate: Attach candy eyes and pipe beaks and feet using the melted candy. Let set for 5-10 minutes.
- Serve or Store: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Notes
- To make these treats dairy-free, use plant-based butter.
- Store in the fridge for up to a week or freeze for up to 3 months.
- Avoid overheating the marshmallows for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes (cooling time)
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American