Easter Rice Krispie Brownies
These Easter Rice Krispie Brownies start with rich, fudgy brownies and get layered with creamy vanilla frosting, a chocolate peanut butter Rice Krispies topping, and plenty of Cadbury eggs. They’re festive, crunchy, creamy, and perfect for Easter.
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Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 358kcal
Ingredients
Brownie Layer
- 2 boxes Ghirardelli Double Chocolate Brownie Mix
- Ingredients called for on the box
Frosting Layer
- ¾ cup butter, softened
- 2 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1-3 Tbsp heavy cream, as needed
Topping
- ½ cup salted nuts, chopped
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- ¼ cup peanut butter
- 3 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 bag Cadbury mini eggs or Easter candy
Directions
Bake the brownies
- Preheat oven according to brownie mix directions. Line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper or grease well.
- Prepare both boxes of brownie mix according to package directions. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 35–45 minutes, or until the center is set and a toothpick inserted comes out with moist crumbs.Cool completely.
Make the frosting
- In a large bowl, beat butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.Add heavy cream, 1 tablespoon at a time, until spreadable.
- Spread evenly over cooled brownies.
Add nuts
- Sprinkle chopped salted nuts evenly over the frosting.
Make the Rice Krispies topping
- In a microwave-safe bowl, combine chocolate chips and peanut butter. Microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each, until melted and smooth.
- Place Rice Krispies in a large bowl. Pour chocolate mixture over cereal and stir until evenly coated.
Assemble the top layer
- Spoon Rice Krispies mixture over brownies and gently press into an even layer.
Decorate
- Top with a few whole Cadbury eggs and sprinkle with the rest of the crushed Cadbury eggs.
Set and serve
- Let set at room temperature for 30–60 minutes or refrigerate for 20–30 minutes for easier slicing.Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
Mini Cadbury eggs work best for topping.
Chill before slicing for clean layers.
These are very rich — smaller squares go a long way.
You can substitute peanuts, pecans, or mixed nuts.
Chill before slicing for clean layers.
These are very rich — smaller squares go a long way.
You can substitute peanuts, pecans, or mixed nuts.
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 358 kcal | Carbohydrates: 52 g | Protein: 4 g | Fat: 15 g | Saturated Fat: 4 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7 g | Trans Fat: 0.003 g | Cholesterol: 1 mg | Sodium: 235 mg | Potassium: 68 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 35 g | Vitamin A: 498 IU | Vitamin C: 2 mg | Calcium: 10 mg | Iron: 3 mg
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