Description
Festive Rice Krispies treats shaped like colorful nests, perfect for celebrating Easter!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 package (10 oz) mini marshmallows
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Food coloring (pastel colors)
- Chocolate eggs (e.g., Cadbury Cream Eggs)
- Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare your workspace by greasing a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Melt butter in a large saucepan, then add mini marshmallows and stir until melted.
- Gradually fold in Rice Krispies until evenly coated.
- Add food coloring to divided mixtures, if desired, and mix gently.
- Shape the mixture into nests in the greased baking dish.
- Press chocolate eggs into each nest and top with sprinkles.
- Let cool for 30 minutes, then slice into squares or leave as nests.
Notes
For a fun twist, try adding nuts, dried fruit, or peanut butter to the mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1.5g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Easter, Rice Krispies, dessert, treats, family, festive