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Rice Krispie Easter Eggs

Rice Krispie Easter Eggs: Fun, Colorful Treats Everyone Loves

Rice Krispie Easter Eggs are colorful, chewy treats perfect for celebrating Easter.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Dessert
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 3 tablespoons salted butter
  • 3 cups mini marshmallows Regular marshmallows can be used if mini are unavailable.
  • 3 cups Kellogg’s Rice Krispies Cereal
For the Color
  • 1 bottle Wilton Color Right Food Coloring Choose liquid or gel based on your preference.

Equipment

  • Medium Saucepan
  • spatula
  • Measuring Cups
  • cookie scoop

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a medium saucepan, melt 3 tablespoons of salted butter over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  2. Once the butter is melted, stir in 3 cups of mini marshmallows, until completely melted and smooth.
  3. Remove the saucepan from heat and let the mixture cool for a minute.
  4. Mix in your desired food coloring to achieve a vibrant hue.
  5. Carefully fold in 3 cups of Rice Krispies until evenly coated.
  6. Allow the mixture to cool slightly in the saucepan for about 5 minutes.
  7. Mold small portions of the mixture into egg shapes with your hands.
  8. Repeat steps 1 through 7 for different color variations.
  9. Let the Rice Krispie Easter Eggs cool completely on a wire rack for about 30 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 1gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 50mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 10gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Lightly butter your hands when shaping the eggs to prevent sticking. For uniformity, use a food scale or cookie scoop to measure out portions.

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