Sweet, chewy, and buttery Pastel Rice Krispie Treats are an easy variation of the all-time favorite original rice krispies treats.
These pretty rice krispie treats are as easy to make as the original and contain just 5 ingredients. Fruit-flavored mini marshmallows, butter, and vanilla make the best-tasting marshmallow treat you will ever have!
I just can't seem to get enough marshmallows and this recipe has two kinds! Plain white marshmallows are melted until they are all ooey-gooey and miniature pastel marshmallows are added at just the right time to give soft pops of color and a subtle fruit flavor.
These are seriously the best marshmallow treats because they stay chewy for days simply by increasing the amount of one ingredient found in most recipes.
🔍 Quick Look: Pastel Rice Krispie Treats Recipe
- Ready in: 40 minutes
- Servings: 24
- Calories: ~106 kcal per serving
- Main Ingredients: Butter, Regular Marshmallows, Rice Krispies Cereal, Pastel Colored Mini Marshmallows, Vanilla Extract
- Elements of Taste: Sweet, Creamy, Chewy
- Cook Method: Melt
- Difficulty: Easy, making it great for cooks of all levels.
- Why You'll Love It: A quick and easy no-bake marshmallow treat loaded with pastel mini marshmallows- an easy no-bake dessert perfect for Easter and spring celebrations.
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- 🔍 Quick Look: Pastel Rice Krispie Treats Recipe
- Why You'll Love This Pastel Rice Krispie Treats Recipe
- What is the secret to making soft and chewy marshmallow treats?
- Ingredient Notes
- Substitutions & Variations
- How to Make Pastel Rice Krispie Treats
- My Top Tips
- Easter Egg Variation
- Pastel Rice Krispie Treats Recipe FAQ's
- Make-Ahead and Storage
- More Sweet Treat Recipes
- 📖 Recipe
- 💬 Comments
Why You'll Love This Pastel Rice Krispie Treats Recipe
- Soft, chewy, and buttery with pops of pastel marshmallow sweetness
- Made with just 5 simple ingredients you probably already have
- Bright, colorful treats perfect for Easter, spring parties, and bake sales
- Quick and easy-ready in about 40 minutes with no baking required
- A fun, kid-friendly recipe that's as cute as it is delicious
- The ultimate Easter treat with soft pastel colors and sweet marshmallow flavor
What is the secret to making soft and chewy marshmallow treats?
The secret is in using the right amount of butter for a soft, chewy texture!
But wait! There is another bonus to adding the right amount of butter. Because these treats are soft and chewy, they are also very moldable.
You can butter the inside of plastic eggs and create adorable "egg treats" that can brighten your Easter table and be a treat for guests to take home. Or, spread the treats into a well-buttered oblong pan and cut them into bars or squares to enjoy.
Either way, you will love the sweet, buttery flavor and chewy texture that is just like the Starbucks Marshmallow Dream Bar.
Ingredient Notes
Here's what you need to make Pastel Rice Krispie Treats:
- Rice Krispies Cereal - Actually, a crisped rice cereal of any brand will work, but I usually buy Kellogg's when it is on sale.
- Marshmallows - Just regular-sized vanilla marshmallows of your favorite brand.
- Clear Vanilla Extract - I like adding clear vanilla so that the marshmallow stays as light as possible in color, but you can also use pure vanilla extract.
- Pastel Mini Marshmallows - Pastel mini marshmallows like Fun Mallows not only add soft pastel colors to these marshmallow treats, but they also add a delicate fruit flavor.
- Butter - I prefer to use salted butter. But you can use unsalted butter also.
Please see the recipe card for quantities.
Substitutions & Variations
- Substitute Plain Mini Marshmallows. You won't have the pastel colors or fruit flavor of the Fun Mallows, but you can substitute plain mini marshmallows, and the treats will be only vanilla flavored.
- Substitute Regular-Sized Marshmallows. Instead of using mini marshmallows, you can use scissors to snip regular-sized marshmallows into small pieces.
How to Make Pastel Rice Krispie Treats
- Step 1 - Grease Pan. With 1 tablespoon of butter, grease a 13x9-inch pan and set it aside.
- Step 2 - Melt Butter & Marshmallows. In a large Dutch oven, heat the 6 tablespoons of butter over very low heat until melted. Add the plain marshmallows. Stir over low heat until the marshmallows are melted completely.
- Step 3 - Add Vanilla and Cereal. Stir in vanilla extract and gently fold in cereal. As the mixture comes together, stop stirring and allow the mixture to cool slightly for about 4 to 5 minutes.
- Step 4 - Fold in Pastel Marshmallows. Gently fold in the pastel-colored mini marshmallows.
- Step 5 - Spread in Pan. Spread and press the Rice Krispies treat mixture into the prepared pan.
- Step 6 - Cut, Serve, Wrap. Cut the treats into squares or rectangles. Serve and Enjoy!
Wrap well with plastic wrap to keep the treats fresh and chewy. If desired, place parchment paper between the treats to prevent sticking.
My Top Tips
♡ Work quickly after adding the mini marshmallows and immediately spread the Rice Krispies treats in the prepared pan.
♡ You can press them down into the pan for a dense bar or lightly press them in for a less dense and taller bar.
Easter Egg Variation
Wash and thoroughly dry fillable plastic eggs and or pans of your choice. Very lightly grease the interior of each egg and/or pan using 1 tablespoon of softened butter. This recipe will fill 6 - 2 ¼" plastic eggs plus one 13 x 4 tart pan.
- Press the marshmallow treats into the plastic eggs.
- Coating your hands with a bit of soft butter or cooking spray will help keep the treats from sticking to your hands.
- Fill the eggs well and snap them closed. Serve or gift the molded treats in the plastic egg.
Pastel Rice Krispie Treats Recipe FAQ's
Yes! Mini pastel marshmallows work beautifully in this recipe and add both more color and a stronger fruity flavor, making these treats perfect for spring and Easter.
Marshmallow treats will become hard if the marshmallows are overheated or too much cereal is added-melting gently and mixing just until combined keeps them soft. Wrapping the treats in plastic wrap also keeps them soft and chewy.
Wrap them in plastic wrap or store them in an airtight container at room temperature. Avoid refrigerating, which can make them firm and less chewy.
Make-Ahead and Storage
Wrap these Rice Krispies marshmallow treats in plastic wrap, and they will easily keep at room temperature for up to 3 days. This makes them a perfect make-ahead treat!
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Ingredients
- 1 Tablespoon Salted Butter, Softened
- 6 Tablespoons Salted Butter
- 40 Plain Regular Sized Marshmallows, 10 oz. package
- ½ Teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 6 Cups Rice Krispies Cereal
- 2 Cups Pastel Colored Mini Marshmallows, like Fun Mallows
Instructions
- Grease Pan. With the 1 tablespoon of butter, grease a 13x9 inch pan and set it aside.1 Tablespoon Salted Butter
- Melt Butter & Marshmallows. In a large Dutch oven, heat the 6 tablespoons of butter over very low heat until melted. Add the plain marshmallows. Stir over low heat until marshmallows are melted completely.6 Tablespoons Salted Butter, 40 Plain Regular Sized Marshmallows
- Add Vanilla & Cereal. Stir in vanilla extract and gently fold in cereal. As the mixture comes together, stop stirring and allow the mixture to cool slightly about 4 to 5 minutes.½ Teaspoon Vanilla Extract, 6 Cups Rice Krispies Cereal
- Fold in Mini Marshmallows. Gently fold in the pastel colored mini marshmallows.2 Cups Pastel Colored Mini Marshmallows
- Spread in Pan. Spread and press the rice krispie treat mixture into the prepared pan.
- Cut, Serve, Wrap. Cut the treats into squares or rectangles. Serve and Enjoy!Wrap well with plastic wrap to keep the treats fresh and chewy. If desired, place parchment paper between the treats to prevent sticking.
Notes
Nutrition
Per 1 serving. All nutritional information on this site is an estimate. Your results may vary.
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LadyJ says
I only gave 4☆ instead of 5☆ is because they are just so good I have to practice self control!!😅I hate when I have to do that!! Really good recipe. I think they will turn out really cute at Easter!!🐰🥚🪻🌷🐣🌸🌺🥚
Jan Nunes says
Hi Lady J,
I'm glad to hear you enjoy this recipe so much!
Wishing you a Happy Easter... ~Jan 😊