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Easter Chick Rice Krispie Treats – A Fun & Festive No-Bake Dessert

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If you’re looking for a fun and festive Easter dessert, these Easter Chick Rice Krispie Treats are the perfect choice! They’re easy to make, kid-friendly, and irresistibly cute, making them a great addition to your Easter celebrations. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create adorable, no-bake chick treats that everyone will love. Plus, who doesn’t love a classic Rice Krispie treat with a fun holiday twist?

easter chick rice krispie treats

Perfect for Easter Parties & Spring Celebrations

These little chicks make the perfect Easter dessert, classroom treat, or fun activity to make with kids. If you love festive spring recipes, be sure to check out these Easter Bunny Sugar Cookies or these Cadbury Mini Egg Dip for more delicious ideas. And if you’re looking for another easy no-bake option, these Chocolate Bird’s Cookies are just as fun to make! Whether you’re making these for an Easter brunch, a family gathering, or just a sweet treat to enjoy at home, these cute little chick treats will be a hit.

Kid-Friendly & No-Bake Fun

One of the best things about this recipe is that it’s completely no-bake, which means less mess and more fun! Kids will love helping mix the marshmallow filling, cutting out the chick shapes, and decorating their own little creations. Plus, these treats are easy to store and transport, making them perfect for Easter baskets, classroom parties, or spring-themed snack boards.

easter chick rice krispie treats

What You’ll Love About This Recipe

✔️ Quick & Easy – No baking required, just a few simple steps!
✔️ Perfect for Easter – These bright and festive chicks add a fun touch to any celebration.
✔️ Kid-Friendly – Fun for kids to help make and decorate.
✔️ Make-Ahead Friendly – Prep them in advance for easy Easter entertaining.

Ingredients

6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
15oz marshmallows
3 Tablespoons softened butter
Yellow food coloring
2 cups orange candy melts
Large candy eyes
4” circle cookie cutter
9×13” pan
Decorating bag
Non stick cooking spray
Potato masher

Directions-
1. Grease a small 9×13” pan with butter or a non stick cooking spray.
2. In a large microwave safe bowl, heat the marshmallows with 3 tablespoons of butter and heat for 1-2 minutes until the marshmallows get puffy.
3. Mix in a couple drops of food coloring in the marshmallow mixture.


4. Now mix in six cups of Rice Krispies cereal in with the marshmallows.


5. Scoop the mixture into your pan, pressing down firmly with a potato masher and freeze for 15 minutes before using a circle cookie cutter to cut out your shapes.

6. Heat the candy melts on 50% power for 2-3 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds and pour into a decorating bag.
7. Use the melted candy melts to stick the eyes into the top front of the chicks and draw a beak and feet below.easter chick rice krispie treats

Tips & Tricks
✅ Use a Potato Masher for Even Treats – Pressing the Rice Krispie mixture down with a potato masher helps keep them flat and uniform.
✅ Freeze for Easy Cutting – A quick 15-minute chill makes cutting out chick shapes much easier.
✅ Adjust the Color – Add more or fewer drops of yellow food coloring depending on how bright you want your chicks.
✅ Try Different Decorations – Swap candy eyes for mini chocolate chips or use orange M&Ms for the beaks.

easter chick rice krispie treats

FAQs
Can I use white chocolate instead of candy melts?
Yes! You can melt white chocolate and mix in a little orange food coloring for the same effect.

How long do these treats last?
They’ll stay fresh in an airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature. For longer storage, refrigerate them for up to a week.

Can I make these ahead of time?
Absolutely! These treats hold up well for a few days, making them perfect for prepping ahead of Easter gatherings.

easter chick rice krispie treats

Easter Chick Rice Krispie Treats

Easter Chick Rice Krispie Treats

Ingredients

Instructions

    1. Grease a small 9x13” pan with butter or a non stick cooking spray.

    2. In a large microwave safe bowl, heat the marshmallows with 3 tablespoons of butter and heat for 1-2 minutes until the marshmallows get puffy.

    3. Mix in a couple drops of food coloring in the marshmallow mixture.

    4. Now mix in six cups of Rice Krispies cereal in with the marshmallows.

    5. Scoop the mixture into your pan, pressing down firmly with a potato masher and freeze for 15 minutes before using a circle cookie cutter to cut out your shapes.

    6. Heat the candy melts on 50% power for 2-3 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds and pour into a decorating bag.

    7. Use the melted candy melts to stick the eyes into the top front of the chicks and draw a beak and feet below.

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