Rice Krispie Nests
Such an easy and fun Easter or spring treat - one that everyone will love. This crispy cereal and marshmallow treat with your favorite candy to sit in as eggs, is an delicious project for kids!
Admit it - you love Rice Krispie Treats!! There are just some universal truths where taste is concerned and foods that make anything taste good - cream cheese frosting, caramel sauce, raspberry puree, melted marshmallows - this elite group of toppings that would make even wood chips delicious. (Glad that someone was inspired to combine marshmallows with cereal instead of wood chips).
Following is a Spring Nest version that is such fun for the kids to make for an Easter craft and treat! I would imagine even birds would opt for this medium to build their nests! The kids can melt the marshmallows, stir in the cereal, add the green food dye and shape the nests - a children's activity that requires just the ingredients and a little supervision!
Rice Krispie Spring Nests:
8 cups Rice Krispies type cereal
1 package (40 large) marshmallows
1/4 cup butter
2 -3 drops green food coloring
extra butter for hands
parchment or waxed paper
large colored jellybeans or Cadbury Mini-Eggs (preferred)
-In a large saucepan, over medium heat, melt 1/4 cup butter. Add marshmallows and stir frequently until marshmallows have melted and mixture is smooth. Stir in food coloring.
-Place Rice Krispies in large mixing bowl. Pour marshmallow mixture over the cereal and stir until well combined. Let mixture rest and cool for about 5 minutes.
-Place a sheet of paper on a work surface. Rub a small amount of soft butter on clean hands and take a tangerine-size handful of mixture. Shape and push into a ball and then flatten onto the paper, making an indentation in the center for the bird "eggs". Arrange 3 - 5 mini-eggs in each nest. Let sit and set up for about 20 minutes as children lick off their fingers and what remains in the bowl. Makes 12 - 14 "nest" treats.
PERSNICKETY NOTES:
**You'll win the "Favorite Grandma Award" when you help the grandchildren make these!!
Melt butter and marshmallows together until smooth, over medium heat.
What a great surprise! So ooey and gooey! Mix butter/marshmallow syrup together well, with crispy cereal.
Take a handful of cereal misture, shape into a ball about the size of a tangerine, flatten slightly and make an indentaion in the middle of your next.
Place on a serving tray then place egg-shaped candies in the center, such as Cadbury Mini-Eggs, Jordan Almonds, Jelly Beans, M & Ms, etc.
Let nests sit until set - about 1 hour. Serve or cover lossely with lastic wrap.
Help yourself to a bird’s nest. You know you want one (or two)!
