Rice Krispies treats are one of my favorite desserts and this recipe only involves one extra step to make these super cute Easter treats! A delicious and adorable Easter dessert! This is a great recipe to make together with your kids!
I recently remade this recipe so I could refresh this post a little bit! I’ve added some new pictures and a few more details! I’m including the original picture so you can see how it looks with the different decorations! There are several ways to make this recipe!
How to make Rice Krispies Easter Nests
Make the Rice Krispies Treats as you normally would, following the directions on the box. But, press them into cupcake tins instead of a big pan. Then, while they are still warm, press down in the center to create a “nest”. You can use a shot glass, back of a spoon or even just your hands. Alternately, buy a box of pre-made treats, unwrap them and cut them in half. Shape the halves into the nest shapes with your hands and you’re all set.
For the candy you can use any type of Easter candy you like! In the original recipe post I used M&Ms, when I remade it I used Robins Eggs and Cadbury mini eggs. You could also use jelly beans. When I first made this I used edible Easter egg grass for the grass part of the decoration, as shown in the picture above. It comes in several colors and flavors, and this is great alternative if you don’t like coconut or are allergic!
Another method is to use shredded coconut and dye it green with food coloring. To avoid clumping, I added the drops of food coloring to my bowl first and swirled it around a little, then I added the coconut and tossed it around for an even coat.
Rice Krispie Treat Easter Nests
Ingredients
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 4 cups mini marshmallows
- 3 tablespoons butter
- (or you could use premade treats from the box)
- Easter candy for decorating (egg shaped!)
- Edible Easter grass
- -or-
- 1/3 cup shredded coconut + 5-8 drops of green food coloring
Instructions
- Follow the box directions to prepare the Rice Krispies Treats, then press the treats into a cupcake pan, or use your hands to form the nest shape.
- Mix shredded coconut with food coloring.
- Decorate with "grass" and candy eggs.
Notes
Use store bought treats for quicker prep time!
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Jenn @ What You Make It says
March 19, 2013 at 6:40 pmSo cute! I think yours came out prettier : ) And convenient, I don't like coconut either – I can't believe they make edible Easter grass!
Amanda Haney says
March 19, 2013 at 8:58 pmHow cute!!!!
applesandglue says
March 19, 2013 at 10:38 pmOh my goodness, those are adorable!
Melanie G says
March 19, 2013 at 11:21 pmVery cute! I like your colorful version. I'm a new follower stopping by from Like Totally! Tuesdays.
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Holly says
March 20, 2013 at 1:03 amThese are adorable!
Kate from MrsMonologues.com says
March 20, 2013 at 3:02 amThose turned out way cute!!
Betty says
March 20, 2013 at 3:28 amThese are so cute!! And another excuse to eat rice krispy treats? Yes please.
jackie jade says
March 21, 2013 at 3:58 pmthese are super cute and look tasty too. what a fun idea! new follower from the bloglovin hop!
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Nikki says
March 23, 2013 at 11:21 amThese are so stinking cute!
Phil Holtberg says
March 23, 2013 at 1:31 pmI love rice crispy treats! This is a great spin on them.
P.J. says
March 23, 2013 at 2:20 pmThis definitely seems like a great take on an old classic. Especially if one has kids!
Tree says
March 23, 2013 at 5:40 pmLove this idea! I was going to make Easter bark for a Sunday treat next week, but maybe I'll do these instead. 🙂
Cool Mama says
March 23, 2013 at 5:42 pmSo cute, I definitely like the color better 🙂 Stopping here from NEB
It's All Geek To Me says
March 24, 2013 at 11:23 pmI'm stopping by from The Weekend Wander link up 🙂
Those are sooooo cute, I'm going to have to make them for my kids. Thanks for sharing!!
Tamara says
March 31, 2017 at 2:02 pmSo simple and yet super adorable! Are you and Carter making them again this year?