Description
Delightful, crispy treats perfect for Easter celebrations! These Rice Krispie Easter Eggs combine the classic texture of Rice Krispies and marshmallows with a festive chocolate coating. Great as a fun dessert or snack during the holidays.
Ingredients
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- 3 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips (for dipping)
- Sprinkles (optional)
- Egg-shaped molds (or hands for shaping)
Instructions
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Prepare the Mixture:
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the mini marshmallows and stir until completely melted and smooth.
- Remove the pot from heat and gently stir in the Rice Krispies cereal until well coated.
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Form the Eggs:
- Press the mixture firmly into egg-shaped molds or shape by hand on a parchment-lined tray.
- Let the formed eggs cool until they firm up (about 10 minutes).
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Coat with Chocolate:
- Melt the chocolate chips in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring in between until smooth.
- Dip each Rice Krispie egg into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off.
- Optionally, sprinkle with festive sprinkles while the chocolate is still soft.
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Set and Serve:
- Place the chocolate-coated eggs back on the parchment paper.
- Refrigerate for a few minutes until the chocolate has set.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Mini marshmallows melt more evenly than standard ones.
- For a colorful twist, consider using different colored or flavored chocolate.
- If you don’t have egg molds, you can form the mixture into egg shapes by hand.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg