Chick Egg Krispies Nest Easter Treats
Bring a touch of whimsy to your Easter celebrations with these delightful Chick Egg Krispies Nest Easter Treats! Made with a sweet and gooey rice krispies base, these no-bake nests are quick and easy to prepare in just 20 minutes. Perfect for kids and adults alike, each nest is filled with vibrant mini chocolate eggs and can be optionally accented with shredded coconut dyed yellow for an adorable nest-like appearance. These festive treats are fun to make, bursting with marshmallowy goodness, and ideal for spring gatherings, Easter brunches, or a cute edible craft project. Serve them as a show-stopping dessert centerpiece or a charming snack that’s guaranteed to delight your loved ones this holiday season!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 cups Rice krispies cereal
- 4 cups Mini marshmallows
- 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 24 pieces Mini chocolate eggs (like Cadbury eggs)
- 1 cup Shredded coconut (optional, for nest effect)
- 5 drops Yellow food coloring (optional, for coconut)
- 1 as needed Cooking spray or butter (for greasing)
Instructions
Prepare a muffin tin by greasing each cup lightly with cooking spray or butter.
In a large pot over medium-low heat, melt the butter. Once melted, add the mini marshmallows and stir continuously until completely melted and smooth.
Stir in the vanilla extract, then quickly add the rice krispies cereal. Mix well with a spatula until the cereal is evenly coated with the marshmallow mixture.
Using a greased spoon or your hands (dipped in cold water or coated with cooking spray to prevent sticking), scoop portions of the mixture into the prepared muffin tin cups. Press gently in the center of each portion to form a nest shape with raised edges. Let cool for 10 minutes.
If using shredded coconut, place it in a bowl and add the yellow food coloring. Mix well until the coconut is evenly colored, resembling straw for the nests.
Sprinkle a bit of the shredded coconut into each cooled nest (optional). Then, place 2-3 mini chocolate eggs in the center of each nest.
Carefully remove the nests from the muffin tin once they have fully set, using a butter knife to loosen them if needed.
Serve and enjoy your festive Easter Chick Egg Krispies Nest Treats!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6581 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 354.5 g | 454% | |
| Saturated Fat | 250.4 g | 1252% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 213 mg | 71% | |
| Sodium | 1205 mg | 52% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 791.8 g | 288% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 66.5 g | 238% | |
| Total Sugars | 584.8 g | ||
| Protein | 70.2 g | 140% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.0 mcg | 30% | |
| Calcium | 1055 mg | 81% | |
| Iron | 36.4 mg | 202% | |
| Potassium | 2870 mg | 61% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
