Layered Peeps Rice Krispie Treats
These vibrant layered Peeps Rice Krispie Treats are a fun and colorful twist on classic marshmallow-cereal bars. Perfect for spring celebrations, especially Easter, they combine layers of colorful Peeps marshmallows with crispy rice cereal for an easy, no-bake dessert the whole family will love.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter or margarine, divided
- 4 packages (3 ounces each) Marshmallow Peeps in different colors
- 6 cups crispy rice cereal, divided
Instructions
- Line an 8-9 inch loaf pan with foil and lightly spray with non-stick cooking spray.
- Separate Peeps by color. Place about 10 Peeps of one color in a microwave-safe bowl.
- Add 1 tablespoon of butter to the bowl with Peeps and microwave on high for 45 seconds.
- Stir the melted Peeps and butter mixture until smooth and fully combined.
- Add 1½ cups of crispy rice cereal to the melted Peeps and stir until the cereal is evenly coated.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared loaf pan to form the first layer.
- Repeat melting, mixing, and pressing with each remaining Peeps color and cereal, layering each on top of the previous one.
- Allow the layered treats to cool completely at room temperature for 1-2 hours to set.
- Once set, lift the treats out of the pan using the foil edges and slice into bars or squares.
- Serve and enjoy your colorful, festive treats!
Nutrition
Serving: 1barCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 28gProtein: 1gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 2.5gSodium: 90mgSugar: 14g
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