Description
Delightful rice krispie easter eggs bring springtime cheer with colorful marshmallow magic. Sweet treats blend childhood nostalgia and festive fun, promising delicious moments that charm families and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 bag (10 ounces/280 grams) mini marshmallows
Binding Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
Decoration Ingredients:
- Food coloring (pastel shades)
- Sprinkles
- Chocolate drizzle
Instructions
- Warm butter in a spacious saucepan over gentle heat until completely liquefied.
- Pour mini marshmallows into the melted butter, stirring consistently until they transform into a silky, uniform mixture.
- Incorporate food coloring drops, blending thoroughly to achieve an even, vibrant hue throughout the marshmallow base.
- Eliminate pan from heat source and delicately integrate Rice Krispies, ensuring each crisp morsel becomes thoroughly coated with the marshmallow blend.
- Swiftly mold the sticky mixture into delicate egg configurations using either specialized egg-shaped molds or manually shaping with buttered hands on parchment paper.
- Allow the Easter egg treats to rest and solidify at room temperature for approximately 15-20 minutes.
- Embellish the cooled eggs with festive sprinkles or drizzle with melted chocolate for a decorative finishing touch.
Notes
- Customize colors by adding different food coloring to match your Easter theme or personal preference.
- Work quickly when shaping eggs to prevent mixture from hardening, using slightly buttered hands for smooth molding.
- Create gluten-free version by selecting certified gluten-free Rice Krispies or using alternative crispy rice cereals.
- Enhance flavor by adding a splash of vanilla extract or rolling finished eggs in colorful sprinkles for extra festive appeal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Melting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 7 mg