Easter Egg Nest Rice Krispie Treats Recipe Easy & Fun
These festive and adorable Rice Krispie treats are shaped into nests and filled with colorful candy eggs, making them perfect for Easter celebrations or spring parties.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 nests 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 10 ounces mini marshmallows
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (optional)
- Assorted candy eggs (e.g., pastel-colored mini eggs or jelly beans)
- Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- In a microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and mini marshmallows together. Heat in 30-second intervals, stirring each time, until the mixture is smooth and gooey.
- Pour the melted marshmallow mixture over the Rice Krispies cereal in a large mixing bowl. Quickly stir to coat the cereal evenly.
- If adding a chocolate twist, stir in melted chocolate chips at this point.
- Grease your hands lightly with butter or cooking spray. Scoop small portions of the mixture and press them into the cups of a muffin tin to form nest shapes. Alternatively, shape them by hand and place on wax paper.
- Let the nests cool and set for about 15 minutes.
- Once the nests are firm, add candy eggs or jelly beans to each one. Sprinkle with optional decorative sprinkles for extra flair.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container for later.
Notes
[‘Work quickly when mixing the marshmallows and cereal as the mixture sets fast.’, ‘Grease your hands or utensils to prevent sticking while shaping the nests.’, ‘Get creative with toppings like crushed cookies, coconut shavings, or edible glitter.’, ‘If the marshmallow mixture hardens too quickly, microwave it for 10 seconds to soften.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 nest
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 14
- Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 22
Keywords: Easter, Rice Krispie Treats, Candy Eggs, Spring Desserts, Kid-Friendly, Easy Recipe