Marshmallow Egg Treats

These vibrant Easter egg treats put a springtime spin on traditional Rice Krispies snacks. With their bright colors and easy technique, they'll win over kids and grown-ups alike. They make a stunning addition to any Easter gathering and bring a pop of color to your holiday dessert spread.

I started making these during a wet spring day with my nieces, and now we can't have Easter without them. Watching their excitement while molding and dyeing these treats was totally worth cleaning up all those sticky hands!

Ingredients

• Rice Krispies Cereal: gives that wonderful snap and familiar texture everybody craves
• Butter: go for salted sweet cream type to build the most flavorful base
• Mini Marshmallows: these tiny ones melt much more smoothly than full-sized ones for better mixing
• Wilton Color Right Food Coloring: delivers bold Easter shades that stay bright after you mix everything together

Step-by-Step Instructions

Start With Butter:

Drop 3 tablespoons of salted butter into a medium pot over medium low heat until it's fully melted. Keep your eye on it so it doesn't brown, as this would change how your treats taste.

Add Your Marshmallows:

Dump 3 cups of mini marshmallows into your melted butter and keep stirring with a silicone spatula. Don't stop mixing until everything's melted into a smooth, shiny mixture, which usually takes around 3 4 minutes.

Color The Mix:

Pull the pan off the heat right away so your marshmallows don't get too firm. Mix in your chosen food coloring based on the suggested formulas and stir fast to spread the color evenly through your marshmallow mix.

Mix In Cereal:

Toss in 3 cups of Rice Krispies and fold them in gently but completely until all pieces are covered with colored marshmallow mix. Don't press too hard or you'll lose that famous crunch.

Let It Cool Briefly:

Give the mixture a couple minutes to cool just enough that you can touch it without burning yourself. Wait too long though, and it'll get too hard to shape.

Form Your Eggs:

Grab some of the warm mixture and softly press it between your hands to create an egg shape. Your warm palms will help mold the treats as they begin to harden.

Cool Completely:

Put your finished eggs on parchment paper and let them cool all the way, about 20 minutes. They'll get firmer as they cool, making them easier to pick up and serve.

Make All Colors:

Do this same process for every color you want yellow green blue purple and pink following the color formulas so you get bright, consistent results each time.

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In my family, the blue ones always get grabbed first! My grandma once told me they looked just like the robin eggs she'd find in her spring garden, which makes creating them every year even more meaningful.

Vivid Color Blending

Getting those bright, consistent colors really makes these treats pop. For a nice sunny yellow, just use 3 drops of pink coloring. To get that Easter lavender shade, carefully mix 3 drops pink with 2 drops blue. Keep in mind that your colors will look a bit more subdued after you mix in the cereal, so it's okay to make your marshmallow mixture a little brighter than you want the final eggs to be.

Make-Ahead Options

You can whip up these Easter Eggs up to three days before your party. Just keep them in one layer in an airtight container with parchment paper between any stacked layers so they won't stick together. If you need to store them longer, wrap each egg in plastic, put them in a freezer container, and freeze for up to three months. Let them sit at room temp for about an hour before serving.

Fun Decorating Variations

Kick these Easter eggs up a notch with some extra touches. Once they've hardened, try drizzling white chocolate and adding sprinkles for eggs that look speckled. You can also push small dents into the warm eggs and stick candy eggs or jelly beans inside to make "surprise" eggs. For a sparkly look, mix a tiny bit of edible luster dust into your marshmallow mix before you add the cereal.

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Frequently Asked Questions

→ What's the best way to add color?

Add food dye to your melted marshmallow mixture before stirring in the cereal. Stir well to ensure it's evenly distributed.

→ Any cereal swaps that work?

If you don’t have Rice Krispies, try puffed rice or a chocolate rice cereal for a fun twist.

→ How should I store these?

Pop them into an airtight container and keep at room temp for 3-4 days. Want them to last longer? Freeze 'em up to three months!

→ Can kids help make these?

Definitely! As long as you help with melted marshmallows, kids will enjoy shaping the eggs themselves.

→ Is natural dye okay to use?

Go for it! Just know natural dyes might not be as bright as the synthetic ones.

→ Can I make them early?

Yep, make them the day before and store airtight to keep them fresh and tasty for your event.