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How to Dye Easter Eggs

How to dye Easter eggs with food coloring was never easier. Homemade Easter egg coloring in a jiffy!

Prep Time
10 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 10 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 79 kcal
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 6 colors Food coloring (gel works best)
  • 6 tablespoons white vinegar
  • boiling water
  • 12 hard boiled eggs , cooked and cooled
  • Several bowls (one for each color)
  • Paper towels or hand towels for clean up
  • Spoons

Instructions

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  1. Choose the colors you would like to use. In general, a thick gel food color works better than the liquid kind. The more you use, the deeper the color.
  2. Place 1/4 - 1/2 teaspoon of each desired color in 6 separate bowls.
  3. Add 1 tablespoon of white vinegar to each bowl. Whisk or stir to try and dissolve as much food coloring as possible in the vinegar.
  4. Add 1 cup hot water to each bowl. Either boil water on the stove or microwave 6 cups for 5 minutes in a microwave safe measuring cup. Be careful removing it and use an oven glove, it will be hot!
  5. Stir or whisk again to remove clumps.
  6. Place one or two eggs in each bowl, turning with a spoon to evenly dye each egg. The longer they sit, the more intense the color.
  7. Remove using a spoon or tongs. If you really want the whole coloring experience, you can use a piece of metal from a hanger and fashion it into the little dipper contraption that comes with the dying kits.
  8. Dyed eggs can dry on a paper towel lined plate or baking sheet, a cooling rack (like for cookies) or if you used the Instant Pot, the trivet that comes with it.
  9. Allow eggs to dry fully before handling.
  10. If you've tried this technique, come back and let us know how it went!

Nutrition Information

Calories 79kcal (4%) Carbohydrates 1g (0%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 5g (8%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 187mg (62%) Sodium 62mg (3%) Potassium 63mg (2%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 260IU (5%) Calcium 25mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 79

% Daily Value*

Calories 79kcal 4%
Carbohydrates 1g 0%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 5g 8%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 187mg 62%
Sodium 62mg 3%
Potassium 63mg 1%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 260IU 5%
Calcium 25mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.