Easy Mini Egg Nest Rice Krispie Treats Recipe for Festive Fun
These mini egg nest Rice Krispie treats are quick, easy, and perfect for festive occasions like Easter. They combine a buttery marshmallow base with colorful candy eggs for a playful and lighthearted snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 24 mini nests 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal (or any crispy rice cereal; optionally mix in 1 cup cornflakes for extra crunch)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 10 ounces mini marshmallows (or regular marshmallows cut into smaller pieces)
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract (optional)
- 30–40 mini candy eggs (such as Cadbury Mini Eggs or pastel-colored chocolate eggs)
Instructions
- Lightly grease a mini muffin tin or line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Have mini candy eggs ready nearby.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter, about 2-3 minutes. Avoid browning or burning.
- Add 10 ounces of mini marshmallows to the melted butter. Stir constantly with a spatula until completely melted and smooth, about 4-5 minutes. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract if using.
- Remove from heat and immediately add 6 cups of Rice Krispies cereal. Fold gently but thoroughly until every piece is coated.
- Quickly press about 2 tablespoons of the mixture into each muffin tin cup, creating a nest shape with an indentation in the center. If shaping by hand, form small rounds on parchment paper and press an indentation.
- While nests are still warm and soft, arrange 3-4 mini candy eggs in the center of each nest. Press gently to stick without flattening the eggs.
- Allow nests to cool and set at room temperature for about 30 minutes until firm.
- Carefully remove nests from the muffin tin or parchment paper and arrange on a serving platter.
Notes
Use low heat to melt butter and marshmallows slowly to avoid burning. Shape nests quickly before mixture hardens. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days; avoid refrigeration to prevent stickiness. For longer storage, freeze individually wrapped nests and thaw before serving. Gluten-free and dairy-free variations are possible by substituting ingredients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini nest
- Calories: 90
- Fat: 2.5
- Carbohydrates: 16
- Protein: 0.5
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