Description
These Easter Rice Krispie and Chocolate Mini Egg Nests are a delightful and easy-to-make treat perfect for the holiday season. They are a fun and festive dessert that both kids and adults will enjoy.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 package (10 ounces) mini marshmallows
- 4 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Additional Ingredients:
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted
- 1 cup mini chocolate eggs (such as Cadbury Mini Eggs)
Instructions
- Melt Butter and Marshmallows: In a large saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Add the mini marshmallows and stir constantly until completely melted and smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Add the Rice Krispies cereal and mix until evenly coated.
- Shape Nests: Let the mixture cool slightly, then grease your hands and press the mixture into muffin tin cups to form nest shapes with an indent in the center of each.
- Add Chocolate and Eggs: Drizzle or spread melted chocolate in the center of each nest. Place mini chocolate eggs in the center of each nest.
- Set and Serve: Let the nests set at room temperature or refrigerate until firm. Carefully remove from the tin and serve.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add shredded coconut to the Rice Krispies mixture before shaping.
- Store nests in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 nest
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
