🌸 Rice Krispie Easter Eggs 🐣
Ingredients:
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 4 cups mini marshmallows
• 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
• Food coloring (pink, purple, yellow, or your favorite pastel shades)
• Sprinkles (optional, for decoration)
• Easter M&M’s (for topping or inside the eggs)
Instructions:
1. Melt the Butter and Marshmallows:
In a large saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.�Once melted, add the mini marshmallows and stir continuously until completely melted and smooth.
2. Add the Rice Krispies:
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the Rice Krispies cereal until fully coated with the marshmallow mixture.
3. Color the Mixture:
Divide the Rice Krispie mixture into separate bowls (one for each color you want).�Add a few drops of food coloring to each bowl and mix until the cereal mixture is evenly colored.
4. Shape the Eggs:
Let the mixture cool slightly before shaping. Once it's cool enough to handle, lightly grease your hands with butter or cooking spray.�Scoop out small portions of the colored Rice Krispie mixture and shape them into egg-like ovals.�If you like, you can add Easter M&M’s inside the egg while shaping them for a fun surprise.
5. Decorate the Eggs:
Place the shaped eggs on a parchment-lined baking sheet.�Sprinkle with colorful sprinkles and top each egg with an Easter M&M for an extra festive touch.
6. Set and Serve:
Allow the Rice Krispie Easter Eggs to set at room temperature for about 30 minutes or until firm.
Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 5 minutes | Total Time: 40 minutes (includes setting time)
Serving: Makes about 12-15 eggs�Calorie Count per egg: Approximately 150-200 Kcal (depending on size and toppings)
These Rice Krispie Easter Eggs are a fun, colorful treat perfect for Easter baskets or as a festive snack! Deliciously crispy and sweet with a touch of surprise inside! 🧡🌸