Easter Nest Rice Krispies Treats Recipes

EASTER RICE KRISPIES TREATS

Steps:

• Coat with cooking spray enough cupcake tins to yield 16 (2-1/2-inch) cups.
• In a small bowl, stir together water and green food coloring. Add coconut. Stir until coconut is tinted. Spread on a baking sheet to dry.
• In a large saucepan, melt butter or margarine over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until they are completely melted. Remove from heat.
• Add Rice Krispies cereal. Stir until well coated.
• Using lightly greased hands, divide the warm mixture into prepared cupcake tins . Shape mixture into individual cups. Cool. Remove from pans.
• Fill cooled nests with coconut, marshmallows, jelly beans or chocolate eggs. These are best when eaten the same day.
• Follow steps 1 and 2 of the stove top directions above.
• In a microwave-safe bowl heat butter and marshmallows on HIGH for 3 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes. Stir until smooth.
• Follow steps 4 to 6 of the stove top directions above. Remember, microwave cooking times may vary. Source: Kellogg North America Company. Reprinted with permission.

EASTER NEST RICE KRISPIES TREATS

Steps:

• Make Rice Krispies treats as directed on box.
• Lightly butter your hands.
• Pinch out a handful of the prepared Rice Krispies treats, roll in a ball, and place on wax paper.
• Form ball into a "bird nest" formation.
• While Rice Krispies nests are cooling, dye the coconut.
• Place coconut in a bowl and add green food color-shake until coated well.
• Put one Peep in the middle of the nest.
• Place green coconut around the peep.
• Place 3-6 jellybeans around each peep.