Description
These Rice Krispie Easter Eggs are a delightful combination of crispy texture and sweet, buttery flavor. Each bite offers a satisfying crunch, complemented by the rich taste of melted marshmallows and a hint of vanilla, making them a perfect treat for the holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Rice Krispie Mixture:
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 4 cups mini marshmallows
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Chocolate Coating:
- 2 cups chocolate chips (milk or dark)
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil (optional, for smoothness)
- For Decoration:
- Colored sprinkles
- Edible glitter (optional)
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Add the mini marshmallows and stir until completely melted and smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the Rice Krispies cereal, mixing until well coated.
- Allow the mixture to cool slightly, then shape it into egg shapes, about 2-3 inches long. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill the formed eggs in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to set.
- While the eggs are chilling, melt the chocolate chips and coconut oil in a microwave-safe bowl in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Dip each Rice Krispie egg into the melted chocolate, allowing excess to drip off, then place back on the parchment paper.
- Sprinkle with colored sprinkles or edible glitter before the chocolate sets. Let the chocolate harden at room temperature or in the fridge for about 15 minutes.
Notes
- Make-ahead: These eggs can be made up to 3 days in advance and stored in an airtight container.
- Storage: Keep in a cool, dry place. Avoid refrigeration as it can make them too hard.
- Substitutions: Use gluten-free Rice Krispies for a gluten-free version or swap chocolate chips for white chocolate for a different flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: no-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Rice Krispie Easter Egg
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10 grams
- Sodium: 50 milligrams
- Fat: 7 grams
- Saturated Fat: 4 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 20 grams
- Fiber: 0 grams
- Protein: 1 gram
- Cholesterol: 10 milligrams
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