Description
Delightful and easy Easter Rice Krispie nests that kids can help make, perfect for a festive dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 1 package (10 oz) mini marshmallows
- 6 cups crispy rice cereal
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Candy eggs or jelly beans for topping
Instructions
- Melt butter in a big pot on low heat.
- Stir in the mini marshmallows until smooth.
- Add a splash of vanilla extract and a pinch of salt, then stir in the crispy rice cereal until coated.
- Lightly butter your hands or spray with cooking spray, then press the mixture into muffin cups.
- Create a dip in the center to form the nest shape.
- Let them cool for about 20 minutes, then fill with candy eggs or jelly beans.
Notes
For an extra fun twist, dip the edges in melted chocolate and add sprinkles. These nests can also be made gluten-free by checking your cereal and marshmallow labels.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 nest
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg