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How to Dye Colorful Easter Eggs With Food Coloring
If you want to know how to dye Easter eggs with food coloring, then you've come to the right place. Rather than buying an egg-dying kit, simply raid your food coloring section. You'll be dying Easter eggs with food coloring in no time!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Cooling Time, Soak Time, divided
15 mins
Total Time
37 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 63 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- white vinegar
- 1 dozen eggs
- food coloring gel
Instructions
- In a large pot put some water on to boil. Once it's ready add the eggs and boil for about 12 minutes. Make sure they are hard-boiled.
- Let them cool when ready in cold tap water.
- In each of the small bowls or cups, pour enough hot water to cover the egg completely.
- Add 1 tablespoon of white vinegar to each bowl and 1 to 2 drops of food coloring. You can use a toothpick or skewer to add the food coloring, so it doesn't get too dark. This also depends on the tone you want. If you would like them darker, add around 3 to 5 drops.
- Protect your work area with paper towels.
- Place the egg inside the bowl and leave it for about 5 minutes. If you would like a darker hue leave the egg for a few more minutes. Grab the tongs and carefully pull out the egg.
- Remove eggs from dye with tongs.
- Place on paper towel to dry.
- Repeat steps until all eggs are colored.
- Once you have finished with all the eggs, let them dry, and you are ready to use!
- Have fun!
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Notes
- Want pastel-colored eggs? Omit the vinegar.
- For vibrant eggs, make sure to use the vinegar, add more color, and let them sit for a longer period of time.
- Gel food coloring works best.
- Make sure the eggs are fully dry before dyeing.
Nutrition Information
Calories
63kcal
(3%)
Carbohydrates
0.3g
(0%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
4g
(6%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.02g
Cholesterol
164mg
(55%)
Sodium
62mg
(3%)
Potassium
61mg
(2%)
Sugar
0.2g
(0%)
Vitamin A
238IU
(5%)
Calcium
25mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 63
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 63kcal | 3% |
| Carbohydrates | 0.3g | 0% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.02g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 164mg | 55% |
| Sodium | 62mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 61mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.2g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 238IU | 5% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.