Description
These Easter Rice Krispie Nests are a festive no-bake treat made with gooey marshmallows, crispy cereal, creamy Nutella, and colorful candy eggs. Perfect for spring gatherings and easy enough for little helpers to join in.
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 20 oz mini marshmallows
- ½ tsp salt
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 9 oz Rice Krispies cereal
- 3 cups unsweetened coconut shreds
- Gel food coloring
- 1 ½ cups Nutella hazelnut spread
- 108 mini Cadbury eggs
Instructions
- Melt butter in a large pot over medium-low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until fully melted and smooth. Remove from heat and stir in salt and vanilla.
- Fold in Rice Krispies until evenly coated.
- Color coconut with gel food coloring until evenly tinted.
- Press cereal mixture into greased muffin tins and shape into nests with a small well in the center.
- Fill each center with 1 tablespoon Nutella.
- Top with colored coconut and press three mini Cadbury eggs into each nest.
- Let cool at room temperature 30–45 minutes until firm before removing.
Notes
- Stir marshmallows constantly to prevent scorching.
- Do not press the mixture too firmly or the nests may become dense.
- Lightly grease hands or utensils to prevent sticking.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes