Description
Quick and fun Easter treats that resemble colorful bird nests filled with candy eggs, perfect for celebrations and kids’ activities.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 package (10 oz) marshmallows
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- Chocolate or candy melts (for drizzle)
- Easter candy (e.g., jelly beans, chocolate eggs)
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Add the marshmallows and stir until completely melted, then remove from heat.
- Add the Rice Krispies cereal and stir until well combined.
- Let the mixture cool slightly, then shape into nest-like forms using buttered hands.
- Melt the chocolate or candy melts and drizzle over the nests, adding Easter candy on top.
- Allow the nests to set before serving.
Notes
Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days or refrigerate for up to 5 days. For freezing, individually wrap nests and place in a sealed container for up to 1 month.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 nest
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg