Description
Delightful Easter rice krispies eggs combine marshmallow magic with pastel-colored chocolate coating. Festive treats bring springtime cheer to family gatherings and holiday celebrations you’ll eagerly share.
Ingredients
Scale
Base Ingredients:
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 10 ounces (283 grams) marshmallows
- 4 tablespoons (60 milliliters) butter
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) vanilla extract
Decoration Ingredients:
- Pastel-colored icing
- Colorful sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare a large saucepan and melt butter over low heat until completely liquefied, stirring gently to prevent burning. Incorporate marshmallows, continuously stirring until they transform into a smooth, glossy mixture. Remove from heat and blend in vanilla extract for an aromatic enhancement.
- Swiftly fold Rice Krispies into the marshmallow base, ensuring every cereal piece receives an even coating. Work expeditiously to prevent mixture from cooling and becoming difficult to manipulate.
- Transfer the sticky concoction into a greased baking dish, pressing firmly with slightly dampened hands or a greased spatula to create an even surface. Allow the mixture to set and cool for approximately 30 minutes.
- Utilize an egg-shaped cookie cutter to carve out festive egg-shaped treats from the cooled mixture. Carefully extract each shape, maintaining structural integrity.
- Embellish the egg shapes with delicate pastel-colored icing, creating intricate designs and patterns. While icing remains wet, sprinkle decorative elements to add visual appeal and textural contrast.
- Arrange the decorated Easter Rice Krispies eggs on an elegant serving platter, ready to delight guests at your seasonal celebration.
Notes
- Butter Temperature Matters: Melt butter slowly to prevent burning and ensure a smooth, even base for your marshmallow mixture.
- Quick Mixing is Key: Work rapidly when combining Rice Krispies with marshmallow to prevent the mixture from cooling and becoming difficult to shape.
- Moisture Control: Use slightly damp hands or a greased spatula when pressing mixture to prevent sticking and create clean, defined egg shapes.
- Dietary Adaptations: Swap regular marshmallows for vegan versions and use gluten-free Rice Krispies to accommodate different dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 55 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg