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Rice Krispies Easter Nests

Making Easter egg nests out of Rice Krispies© is adorable and simple! The nests are made with the long-established Rice Krispies© treats recipe. I sprinkled a bit of cocoa powder to the mixture making the nests darker in color and gave them a hint of chocolate flavor.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
23 mins
Servings: 14 to 16 nests
Calories: 94 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 4 to 8 drops green food coloring
  • 1 cup flaked coconut sweetened
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 ounce package marshmallows
  • 6 cups Kellogg's Rice Krispies© cereal
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder optional
Decoration
  • mini robin eggs
  • Marshmallow chicks

Instructions

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  1. In small bowl add coconut and food coloring. Stir until coconut is tinted. Spread on baking sheet to dry.
  2. In large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat.
  3. Add cereal and cocoa powder, if using. Stir until well coated.
  4. Divide warm mixture into muffin-pan cups or small ramekins coated with cooking spray. Shape mixture into individual cups. Cool. Remove from pans.
  5. Fill cooled nests with coconut, robin eggs, and marshmallow chicks. Best if served the same day.

Notes

  •  In the nests, my children placed malted milk candy robin egg candies and marshmallow chicks but you can fill them with anything you like. 

Nutrition Information

Calories 94kcal (5%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Cholesterol 6mg (2%) Sodium 3mg (0%) Potassium 53mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 1g (2%) Vitamin A 75IU (2%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 4mg (0%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 14to 16 nests

Amount Per Serving

Calories 94

% Daily Value*

Calories 94kcal 5%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 6mg 2%
Sodium 3mg 0%
Potassium 53mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 1g 2%
Vitamin A 75IU 2%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 4mg 0%
Iron 1mg 6%

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