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Rice Krispie Easter Eggs

Delightful Rice Krispie Easter Eggs: Fun Colorful Treats!

These Rice Krispie Easter Eggs are colorful, fun treats perfect for festive celebrations, gluten-free and easy to make with kids.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12 eggs
Course: Dessert
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 15 cups Mini Marshmallows Use mini for sweet, chewy texture.
  • 15 tablespoons Butter Opt for salted for extra flavor.
  • 6 cups Kellogg’s Rice Krispies Cereal Provides the delightful crunch.
For the Color
  • 1 bottle Wilton Color Right Food Coloring Get creative with vibrant colors.

Equipment

  • medium saucepan
  • spatula
  • wooden spoon
  • Airtight container

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat until bubbly but not browned.
  2. Stir in 3 cups of mini marshmallows and mix until fully melted and smooth, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  4. Add desired food coloring to melted marshmallow mixture and stir until well blended.
  5. Stir in 6 cups of Rice Krispies cereal until coated evenly.
  6. Let the mixture cool for a few minutes until just cool enough to handle.
  7. Grease hands slightly with butter and scoop out small amounts, shaping them into egg forms.
  8. Repeat the process for each food color to create a total of five colorful batches.
  9. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1eggCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 1gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 100IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Enjoy these colorful Rice Krispie Easter Eggs as gifts or festive decorations for your holiday celebrations.

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