Rice krispie nests are a delicious and fun Easter treat that is easy to make and perfect for the whole family to enjoy. These Easter nests are made by combining Rice Krispie cereal with melted marshmallows and butter to form the base of the nest. The mixture is then shaped into small cups, and a small indent is created in the center of each cup to resemble a bird’s nest Save this fun recipe for years to come!

You will be amazed by the end result of this recipe. This recipe makes a colorful and playful dessert that is perfect for any Easter celebration. Not only are these nests tasty, but they are also visually appealing and can be a fun activity for children to help within the kitchen.

Easy to make Rice Krispie Nests

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Why you will love this Easter dessert

You will love this easy Easter dessert because they are cute and delicious. No one can resist enjoying rice krispie treats in a nest shape. These cute Easter nests are a crowd favorite and always strike up a conversation with party guests. Kids also love to make these easter rice krispie treats as it’s a fun easter activity to do. As parents, we are always looking for fun ways to get the kids involved in the holiday spirit. It’s so much fun!

Rice Krispie Nests recipe

• Prep time: 40 minutes
• Yields: 20 nests

What do you need to make Easter rice Krispie nests?

You only need a few ingredients and supplies to make this easy dessert recipe:

Equipment and supplies needed

• Cupcake tin or muffin tin
• Non-stick cooking spray
• Large saucepan

Ingredients

• 3 tbsp. unsalted butter
• 5 ½ cups mini marshmallows
• 6 cups Rice Krispie cereal
• 40-60 Cadbury mini eggs or any candy eggs
• 1 (1 oz.) package of edible grass or shredded coconut with green food coloring chopped into about ¾ inch pieces.

How to make Rice Krispie Nests

1. Spray a bit of cooking spray on a muffin tin and set aside.
2. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.

3. Stir in the bag of marshmallows and continue stirring until the marshmallows have melted.

4. Remove from the heat, pour in cereal, and stir well to coat.

5. Press the marshmallow mixture into the cups of the muffin tin, leaving an indention in the center to form nests.

6. Allow the Krispie nests to sit for about 20 minutes to set.
7. Remove the nests from the pan and add a bit of Easter grass to each one.

8. Top the nests with 2-3 mini-Cadbury eggs.

Recipe Variations

There are some different ways to alter this simple recipe:

• Use jelly beans instead of chocolate egg candies.
• Replace classic rice krispie cereal with cocoa krispies to create chocolate rice krispie easter nests!

How to store rice krispies treats

Store the little nests in an airtight container for 3-5 days.

More Easter Recipes

If you love this fun Easter treat, you will enjoy making these simple easter recipes:

• Easter Egg Rice Krispies Treats – another one of my favorite Easter desserts in the form of an egg shape.
• Easter Bunny Cinnamon Rolls – a fun and playful twist on a classic breakfast treat.
• Peeps cocktail – serve at your Easter brunch for some festive flair! It’s a fun and colorful Easter drink that combines fruity flavors with marshmallow Peeps candy, creating a sweet and festive beverage that is perfect for celebrating the holiday.
• Cresent Brunch Ring – The crescent brunch ring is a delicious and visually impressive Easter dish, perfect for serving to party guests or enjoying with family.
• Breakfast Bake – can be prepared in advance, are customizable to individual tastes, and can feed a crowd, making them perfect for breakfast or brunch gatherings with family and friends.

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Rice Krispie Nests

Yield: 20

Prep Time: 40 minutes

Rice Krispie nests are a delicious and fun Easter treat! They are easy to make and perfect for the whole family to enjoy during an Easter gathering or any springtime party.

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Ingredients

• 3 tbsp. Butter
• 5 ½ cups miniature marshmallows
• 6 cups Rice Krispie cereal
• 40-60 Cadbury mini egg candies
• 1 (1 oz.) package of edible Easter grass, chopped into about ¾ inch pieces.

Instructions

1. Lightly spray a muffin tin with non-stick spray and set aside.
2. In a large pot, melt butter over medium heat.
3. Stir in marshmallows and continue stirring until the marshmallows have melted.
4. Remove from the heat, pour in cereal, and stir well to coat.
5. Press the rice Krispie mixture into the cups of the muffin tin, leaving an indention in the center to form nests.
6. Allow the Krispie nests to sit for about 20 minutes to set.
7. Remove the nests from the pan and add a bit of Easter grass to each one.
8. Top with 2-3 mini-Cadbury eggs.

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