Easter Krispie Cereal Nests (Printer-Friendly)
Crispy nests with frosting and candy eggs, perfect for a festive springtime snack.
# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Rice Krispie Nests
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7 cups Rice Krispies cereal
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16 oz marshmallows (mini or jumbo)
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2 tbsp unsalted butter
→ Buttercream Frosting
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¼ cup milk
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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½ cup unsalted butter
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3 to 4 cups powdered sugar
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Green food coloring
→ Decorations
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Mini chocolate eggs or jelly beans
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
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Grease or spray cupcake pans generously and set aside.
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In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine marshmallows and butter. Heat for 2 minutes, stirring to achieve a smooth, melted mixture.
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Add Rice Krispies cereal to the marshmallow mixture and stir until fully coated.
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While warm, spoon mixture into cupcake molds and press the center with wax paper to form nest shapes. Allow to cool and firm for at least 30 minutes.
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In a mixing bowl, beat butter, milk, vanilla, and 2 cups powdered sugar for 5 minutes until creamy. Add remaining powdered sugar and green food coloring, mixing until desired consistency and color are achieved.
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Carefully remove nests from pans. Pipe green buttercream inside each nest to resemble grass, then top with mini eggs or jelly beans.
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Allow the buttercream to set slightly before serving.
# Extra Tips:
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Prepare nests a day ahead and store in an airtight container for freshness.
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Use a butter knife to gently loosen nests if difficult to remove from pans.
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Mini cupcake pans create smaller nests for variety.
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Experiment with different food coloring to enhance seasonal presentation.