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Rice Krispie Treats Recipe
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Peeps Rice Krispie Treats Recipe

This Rice Krispie Treats recipe uses browned butter, vanilla, and Peeps to take the original recipe to the next level!
Course Bars, Dessert, Easter
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 25 squares
Calories 91kcal
Author Rebecca Swanner

Ingredients

  • Cooking spray
  • 3 Tbsp. unsalted butter
  • 4 packages Peeps marshmallows divided, or 10 ounces mini marshmallows
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract divided
  • 6 cups Rice Krispie cereal divided

Instructions

  • Cover 9" x 13" pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Spray with cooking spray.
  • Place butter in small saucepan and turn to medium heat. Stir continuously until butter has browned and smells nutty, approximately 2 minutes. Remove from heat immediately.
  • Place 2 packages of separated blue Peeps in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 45 seconds. Microwave for 30 seconds.
  • Pour ½ tsp. vanilla extract and 1½ Tbsp. browned butter over Peeps. Spray spatula with cooking spray and mix until fully combined.
  • Pour 3 cups of Rice Krispie cereal over marshmallow mixture. Spray spatula with cooking spray and mix until fully combined.
  • Press mixture gently and evenly into pan.
  • Place 2 packages of separated pink Peeps in a large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 45 seconds. Microwave for 30 seconds.
  • Pour ½ tsp. vanilla extract and 1½ Tbsp. browned butter over Peeps. Spray spatula with cooking spray and mix until fully combined.
  • Pour 3 cups of Rice Krispie Cereal over marshmallow mixture. Spray spatula with cooking spray and mix until fully combined.
  • Press mixture gently and evenly into pan. Let cool completely (about an hour). Remove from pan. Spray knife with cooking spray and cut into even slices.

Notes

- If you don't have a 9" x 13" pan, you can use a 9x9 or an 8x8 pan. The bars will be taller, but just as tasty.
- If you want to use flavored marshmallows, go for it. I used one box of cotton candy ones for these.
- Recipe inspired by Yellow Bliss Road's layered Peeps Treats!

Nutrition

Serving: 1bar | Calories: 91kcal