Colorful Easter Egg Treats (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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6 cups puffed rice cereal
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4 tablespoons salted butter
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Cooking spray
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Food coloring in four shades
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1 bag (10 ounces) of small marshmallows (about 6 cups)
# Instructions:
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Give a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan a light coat of cooking spray, then line it with two crisscrossed strips of parchment paper, letting the edges hang over the sides. Spray the parchment lightly as well.
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In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 1½ cups of marshmallows and 1 tablespoon of butter. Heat them in the microwave for a minute, until the marshmallows puff up and the butter's melted. Stir until smooth. Add a few drops of food coloring and mix well. Toss in 1½ cups of cereal and coat everything evenly. Use sprayed hands or a spatula to press it into the pan in a flat layer.
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Repeat the previous step three more times, using a new color for each batch. Flatten each layer into the pan evenly, pressing everything together firmly.
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Pop the pan in the fridge for about 20 minutes, or until it's nice and firm.
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Grab the parchment paper edges to lift the cereal block out of the pan. Peel off the paper, then slice the block into ¾- to 1-inch-thick pieces. Use an egg-shaped cutter (about 3 to 4 inches) to carve one egg shape diagonally from each slice.
# Notes:
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These vibrant bites are perfect for adding flair to your Easter sweets table.
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Want a classic look? Go with pastel tones. Love bold? Choose bright hues for standout treats.
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Work fast while mixing layers—cooling marshmallows make stirring harder!