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Rice Krispie Treats with a twist – they’re made with marshmallow Peeps and layered for beautiful, colorful Easter Rice Krispie Treats. Make these Layered Peeps Treats for all of your spring gatherings.
I know, I know, it’s still snowing in a lot of the country, but Valentine’s Day is over and that means there are Peeps in the stores! I may have literally jumped and clapped when I saw them.
I have had a vision for these little layered treats in my head for over a month now and I’ve been dying to finally make them. Have you seen all the colors they have? Check out this huge pack of Peeps in six colors!
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How To Make Layered Peeps Rice Krispie Treats
The lovely pastel layers make these Easter Rice Krispie Treats look like you really had to put some effort into them, but I promise you they are super easy. If you’ve ever made Rice Krispie Treats, you can make these.
Any colors will do, and I just saw today that there are new flavors – lime, lemon, and orange. Wouldn’t that be fun for a little citrus-flavored layered treat?
- For each layer you will want to use separate microwaveable bowls. I used my Pyrex 4-cup Glass Measuring Cups because they are the perfect size. You want the dish to be pretty tall because the Peeps expand quite a bit while they’re in the microwave, and they will spill over shorter sides.
- Melt a 3 oz. package of Peeps with a tablespoon of butter for 45 seconds in the microwave. Feel free to pause for a moment of silence. Then stir them up.
- Add a cup and a half of Crispy Rice cereal and combine until cereal is completely coated with colorful, sticky Peeps goodness. Then press into a loaf pan lined with foil, then repeat the process with the rest of your colors.
- Allow the layered rice krispie treats to cook completely at room temperature. Then remove from the pan, slice, and serve or wrap up as individual treats.
How To Serve Easter Rice Krispie Treats
One of my favorite ways to serve these Layered Peeps Treats is as “pops.” Once the treats are set and completely cooled, take them out of the pan and cut them into about one-inch thick slices; a serrated knife works best.
Then cut those 8 slices in half. I trimmed the sides so they were even, but that’s completely optional. Add a lollipop or popsicle stick to each piece and you’ve got 16 adorable Easter treats that are perfect for classroom parties, Easter or spring party favors, or gifts for neighbors.
Can I Make These With Regular Marshmallows Instead Of Peeps?
Because they’re made with Peeps, these treats definitely have a distinct flavor. We happen to love the flavor of Peeps so we love it. However, a lot of people have asked if you can make these with regular marshmallows and food coloring.
While that isn’t my choice, the answer is yes, you can! Just use the basic Rice Krispie Treats recipe (find it on the cereal box) and divide the ingredients by the number of colors you plan to use.
Then prepare each color in a separate bowl, adding a few drops of food coloring to each bowl as you go until you’ve reached your desired color. Then layer as seen in the photos above. This method definitely does add an extra step and the colors don’t get nearly as bright, but if you’re not a fan of Peeps this will yield similar results.
How long do they last?
Do not store these treats in the fridge as they will harden and become inedible. Store in a loosely sealed plastic bag – in an airtight sealed bag they will release moisture and become soggy.
They should stay fresh for a couple of days. If making these for a party, I recommend making them the night before to ensure freshness.
Try Some More Delicious Easter Treats!
- Peeps Popcorn
- Carrot Cake Bars with Cream Cheese Frosting
- Peeps Easter Gift Idea with Free Printable
- 35 Easter Side Dishes
- Easter Dinner Meal Plan
Layered Peeps Rice Krispie Treats
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons butter or margarine divided
- 4 3- ounce packages Marshmallow Peeps in 4 different colors
- 6 cups Crispy Rice cereal divided
Instructions
- Prepare an 8-9″ loaf pan by lining with foil and spraying lightly with cooking spray.
- Divide the Peeps by 10s of the same color – 10 pink, 10 yellow, etc. (use any colors you like).
- In a deep, medium sized microwaveable dish, microwave 10 of the same color peeps with 1 tablespoon of butter on high for 45 seconds. Because microwaves vary, watch closely so the Peeps don’t flow over the sides of the bowl. Stir butter and Peeps together until fully melted and incorporated. (*tip – spray a spatula with cooking spray before stirring).
- Stir in 1 ½ cups of cereal until fully coated. Press firmly into the loaf pan.
- Repeat steps 3-4 with the other Peeps colors.
- Allow to cool completely (1-2 hours) before slicing.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutritional Disclaimer Kristin Maxwell of “Yellow Bliss Road” is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. For accurate calorie counts and other nutritional values, we recommend running the ingredients through your preferred online nutritional calculator. Calories and other nutritional values can vary depending on which brands were used.
This post was originally created in 2015 and updated in 2018.
This was super easy and FUN! Our new favorite spring time treat: rice-crisp-peeps!
Wow this PEEPS RICE KRISPIE TREATS looks so cute! Love the spring colors! I definitely want to try this! Thanks for sharing this beautiful recipe!
You are so welcome Jim! Thanks for stopping by.
Awesome idea… Thanks for sharing. I am going to share this to my wife and let her make it for our children.
Thanks for stopping by Robert!
Hi I have a question on the bunny peeps it does not tell you how many do you use on the website and it does not tell you on the package how many ounces they are it would be nice if you could put A recipe for a bunny peeps on here thank you
This is a seasonal recipe. You can purchase the bunny peeps in stores around Easter.
10 peeps the recipe states
Such a clever idea! The kiddies loved them ! This is definitely a keeper for the Easter Bunny:)
Thank you Sheryl! glad the kids loved them.
I’m wondering if you could add some different flavours/colours of jello to your melted marshmallows.
For the same effect!
I haven’t tried it that way, but I know others have used food coloring with regular marshmallows.
What size lollipop sticks did you use?
It depends on the size you are cutting your treats. But I believe I used the longer ones, maybe 6-inches?
I want to make these for Easter , can a 8×8 square pan be used instead of a loaf pan ?
Of course!
They look delicious! I will try those!
How !ong will these !keep it wrapped good?
These treats will last 2-3 days for best quality, potentially up to 4 days.
Thanks so much for replying so promptly! Made them last night—My 3 older grandkids thought they were “cool” and my friends thought they looked like “sponges” —lol—-oh and they were very easy to make—will be making them again for Easter!!
Love this recipe! Not overly complicated and the kids loved to help. This time I had 4 of the 2 1/4 oz box of peeps so I threw in a couple marshmallows and that helped make the texture so much more manageable. I think I’m going to stick to that from now on.
Hi Jussie, Thanks you so much for sharing your experience!
There’s wonder in the air. I love peeps I’m 85 and still love ideas about peeps thank you
Thank you Nina! and thank you so much for stopping by!
What size bags did you use to package these? They’re so cute!!
The smaller cellophane bags. I’m sorry I don’t recall the size but they carry them at Michaels or Party City.
j’aimerais beaucoup avoir vos recettes en francis merci
hi I made them tonight , I let them cool for over 2 hours. they are falling apart, very soggy, no crunch at all, what did I do wrong?! I was hoping to give them out at my daughter’s bday party tomorrow. I used ” l can’t believe it’s not butter”, could that be it? thanks
Definitely real butter is necessary. The margarine would be oil based and would result in the sogginess.
The treats were so pretty. Loved them! However, they came out a bit soggy not krispie like the original recipe with marshmallows. Why do you that I occurred?
I made the Peeps Krispy treats today and love them! Thank you so much for this great idea!
Kristin, love these peeps. I think I will make them for my Kidz Church for Easter as the pops with your cute tags. Thank you so much! Have a Blessed Easter.
I think they turned out just fine! Made them today with my grandchildren. Colors might have been a bit darker if I didn’t let them each take just 1 Peep before we melted them! It’s a perfect Easter treat!
Do you give recipe out.