Rice Krispie Nests
Rice Krispie Nests are a tasty Easter dessert idea! These easy Rice Krispie Easter Treats are so simple to make and are perfect for parties.
Servings: 36 nests
Equipment
- Mini Muffin Pan
Ingredients
Nests
- 3 tbsp Butter
- 10 oz Marshmallows
- 6 cup Rice Krispies
Buttercream Frosting
- 2-3 drops Green Food Coloring
- 1/2 cup Butter
- 4 cup Powdered Sugar
- 1/4 cup Milk
- 1 tsp Vanilla
Eggs
- 9 oz Cadbury Mini Eggs candy
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a non stick pan over medium heat.
- Add marshmallows and stir until melted.
- Add rice cereal and stir until combined.
- Spray a mini muffin tin with cooking spray or use silicone pan.
- Shape and press the nests into pan.
- In a mixing bowl, cream butter for frosting until fluffy.
- Add vanilla and mix to combine.
- Add powdered sugar one cup at a time until rich and thick.
- Add milk one tablespoon at a time to thin slightly for piping.
- Add food coloring to get green color.
- Transfer to piping bag and put a dollop of frostng on each nest.
- Top each with a couple of the candy eggs.
- Remove from pan.
Nutrition
Calories: 163kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 65mg | Potassium: 10mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 439IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 2mg