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Crispy Bunny Treats
I thought I was a genius. (A small-scale one, anyway.) We’re here at the cabin, with limited days left and ingredients in the kitchen. The marshmallows have sat unroasted, it being far too rainy to attempt an outdoor fire. There are Rice Krispies in the cupboard. I thought I’d make Rice Krispie squares in an attempt to use up what’s left (and yes, appease the boys, who have a chronic case of the post-beach munchies, and myself, who secretly loves Rice Krispie squares). I had picked up some Peeps at the local drugstore, and thought I’d press them into the surface of each treat. How motherly am I? Of course I discovered it had already been done.
Nevertheless, I did learn a valuable tip from the PEEPS® website: freeze the bunnies first, and they’re easier to press into the surface of the soft Rice Krispie mixture. Works like a charm. These are perfect if you’re looking for a wheat/gluten-free, dairy free (if you use margarine), egg free treat to make for a party or send to school.
Crispy Bunny Treats
Although it’s a pretty standard Rice Krispie treat recipe, you can find the official formula on the PEEPS® website. If you want to make these gluten-free, ensure you use gluten-free crispy rice cereal.
12 PEEPS® marshmallow bunnies
6 cups crispy rice cereal
3 Tbsp. butter or non-hydrogenated margarine
4 cups miniature marshmallows or 10 oz. regular marshmallowsFreeze PEEPS® bunnies overnight. In a medium saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat, add cereal and stir until well coated.
Evenly press the mixture into 13” x 9” cake pan, then firmly press the frozen PEEPS® Marshmallow Bunnies into crispy rice mixture. Let cool completely before cutting into squares. Makes 12.
For even more Peeps recipes, check out “It’s a Peep Show! 10 ways to serve this favorite marshmallow“
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7 Comments
Caroline commented on Apr 06 11 at 9:08 amRice Krispies are actually not gluten free, they have malt
JulieVR commented on Apr 06 11 at 12:10 pmYes, I had specified in the recipe that if you want them to be gluten-free, to ensure you seek out gluten free puffed rice cereal.
Genie commented on Apr 06 11 at 8:20 pmThis is adorable! I wish we could get Peeps in my country.
WendyS commented on Apr 08 11 at 1:38 pmActually, they do make a gluten free Rice Krispie cereal now.
Betty commented on Apr 14 11 at 4:32 pmWouldnt these be cool with the chick peeps? they’d look like they were on little nests!
Peggy commented on Apr 17 11 at 9:26 pmI through you could get peeps every were.What country do you live in ? I am thinking of making these to give to the children ( of all ages) for Easter.Even the big children might like these for a snack.
Kathy commented on Apr 20 11 at 9:43 pmThanks for the post – This actually saved me from a last minute panic. I was put in charge of the “treat” category at my sons preschool without notice and needed something for 27 kids pronto.
They came out really cute and the frozen peep idea was a genius save. I mixed regular rice krispies with cocoa krispies and they look great – marbley! Thanks again :)
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