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Rice Krispie Easter Treats

These Rice Krispie Easter nests are such a cute dessert idea. They are an easy no bake dessert that everyone will love.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 20
Calories: 77kcal

Equipment

  • large saucepan
  • muffin tin
  • Wax paper

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp. Butter
  • 5 ½ cups miniature marshmallows
  • 6 cups Rice Krispie cereal
  • 40-60 Cadbury mini egg candies
  • 1 1 oz. package of edible Easter grass, chopped into about ¾ inch pieces.

Instructions

  • Lightly spray a muffin tin with non-stick spray and set aside.
  • In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat.
  • Stir in marshmallows, and continue stirring until marshmallows have melted.
  • Remove from the heat, pour in cereal, and stir well to coat.
  • Press rice krispie and marshmallow mixture into the cups of the muffin tin, leaving an indention in the center to form nests.
  • Allow the krispie nests to sit for about 20 minutes, to set.
  • Remove the nests from the pan and add a bit of Easter grass to each one.
  • Top with 2-3 mini Cadbury eggs.

Notes

Store in an airtight container or wrapped in plastic wrap at room temperature. They will keep for 2-3 days.

Nutrition

Calories: 77kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Trans Fat: 0.001g | Cholesterol: 0.2mg | Sodium: 58mg | Potassium: 14mg | Fiber: 0.05g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 562IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 3mg