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Rice Krispie Easter Treats: Candy “Nests”

March 31, 2025 by Nicole

Rice Krispie Easter treats are sure to be a hit at your house. I hope you don’t think this is WAY too simple of an idea for me to share. But if you are a regular reader here or just happen to know me – you know that I love easy ideas for cute treats. This definitely fits the bill!

Rice Krispies Treat “Nests” are just the same as regular Rice Krispie treats. You just have to make each treat by itself using a muffin pan as a mold. Super easy. Once the treats have firmed up, you can fill them with small candies like jelly beans, M&Ms or mini chocolate eggs. These are a sweet way to celebrate the arrival of Spring (yea !!!) and Easter.

Rice Krispies Easter Nests

DIRECTIONS: How to make Rice Krispies Treat Nests (It’s easy as 1, 2, 3!)

Prepare Rice Krispies Treats according to the official recipe, except instead of pressing the mixture into a pan, you will:

1. Divide warm mixture into muffin pan cups coated with cooking spray.

2. Shape mixture into individual cups, using your fingers to gently press down in the middle of each “nest” to form a slight indentation. Like this:

Rice Krispies Nests

3. Allow treats to cool. Remove from muffin tin and fill with candy as desired. Best if served the same day.

Easter Treats for Kids

Rice Krispie treats are one of those sweet snacks that kids AND adults love. Plus, they are quick and easy to make. If you need last minute Easter Treats, this is my new go-to recipe!

Looking for a sweet craft? Visit my other blog post to see how to make a candy lei Jelly Bean Necklace. Check out my Peeps and Tulips centerpiece tutorial for a cute Easter table decoration you can make with Peeps Easter candy.

Let me know, what candy would you use to fill your Rice Krispie Easter Treat Nests with for Easter and Spring?


Filed Under: Holidays, Recipes Tagged With: Easter Treats, Rice Krispie Easter Treats, Rice Krispies Treats, Rice Krispies Treats Recipe

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  1. Michelle James says

    March 5, 2017 at 2:04 pm

    These are great Nicole! Perfect for kids of all ages! #homemattersparty

  2. Emily says

    March 5, 2017 at 12:37 pm

    This is such a cute idea! My kids can’t have artificial food coloring, but I know I can get dye free jelly beans so I’m going to have to do this! #HomeMattersParty

  3. Jeannee Taylor says

    March 4, 2017 at 10:01 am

    So adorable! After you eat the candy eggs you can dig into the yummy nest! Great Dessert Idea! Thanks!
    #HomeMattersParty
    Jeannee

  4. sahana says

    March 4, 2017 at 8:58 am

    Have to try this, I have only tried and tasted Indian version of using jaggery or sugar syrup to make rice balls. I’m sure these would taste great. The nests are so cute 🙂 #HomeMattersParty

    • Nicole says

      March 4, 2017 at 9:14 am

      Oh, Sahana! If you haven’t had Rice Krispies treats, I am so excited for you to make them. 🙂 Yummy, gooey marshmallow treats are a favorite at my house. 🙂 Let me know what you think! Thank you for stopping by today.

  5. Lorelai @ Life With Lorelai says

    March 3, 2017 at 11:36 pm

    Cadbury Mini Eggs are my absolute favorites! I wait for them to come out each year. LOL I am definitely making these adorable and yoummy treats! #HomeMattersParty

    ~Lorelai
    Life With Lorelai

  6. Miz Helen says

    March 21, 2016 at 9:33 am

    What a special Easter Treat! Hope you have a very special week and thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
    Miz Helen

  7. Maryann Drapkin says

    March 17, 2016 at 5:34 pm

    These are so cute and fun to make. I think my daughter and I would have a great time making these for a party.

  8. Sarah L says

    March 25, 2015 at 12:04 am

    Simple, easy and yummy and cute. I’d fill with whatever candy I had (no extra trip to the store)

  9. Birdiebee says

    March 23, 2015 at 6:56 pm

    Great recipe for Easter next weekend. Thanks for sharing.

  10. Dana Truitt says

    March 23, 2015 at 10:09 am

    What a fabulous idea!! They look so cute and delish, I know my little girl can have fun helping mem ake them as well as eat them!! i can’t waitt o try this recipe! Thanks hun1

  11. Ally Swanson says

    March 21, 2015 at 9:28 pm

    These are so cute and creative! I totally love them! I am so going to make these! I love the chocolate eggs that you added, but I guess jellybean eggs or reeses pieces eggs would also work.

  12. Jennifer Shelton says

    March 20, 2015 at 7:14 pm

    These would be so much fun to make with my son!!!

    • Nicole says

      March 21, 2015 at 12:09 pm

      Hi Jennifer! Yes, these are a great treat to let the kids help out. Mine love to help fill the nest with candy – mainly because they eat a piece for every piece they put in. LOL Have a Happy Easter! –Nicole

  13. jan says

    March 20, 2015 at 2:25 pm

    This year I’ll remember! So simple, and yet each year I never seem to think of it.

  14. Julie Wood says

    March 20, 2015 at 5:16 am

    I would use the colored eggs candy like you did to fill these adorable Rice Krispie treats baskets. I think it looks adorable and I want to make these as one of my desserts for Easter!

  15. Janet W. says

    March 20, 2015 at 4:05 am

    What a cute idea! My grandsons would love to eat these!

  16. Nicole Dziedzic says

    March 20, 2015 at 12:54 am

    We love rice krispie treats, these are just too cute not to make, perfect for this kids to make.

  17. CR Williams says

    March 19, 2015 at 4:33 pm

    These look so cute and easy to make!

  18. Heather says

    March 19, 2015 at 12:58 pm

    So cute!!! These are the perfect little treat for the kids to take to school! Thanks for sharing!!

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