Easter Egg Treats

Prep Time: Total Time: Servings: 18 Mom Rating:
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The decorating possibilities are endless with these treats. Get creative with frosting, food coloring and candy – no two treats will end up alike!
 

Easter Recipes - Decorate these egg shapes with your kids

The decorating possibilities are endless with these treats. Get creative with frosting, food coloring and candy – no two treats will end up alike!
Ingredients

(Nutrition Information)

  • 3 tablespoons   butter or margarine
  • 1 package   (10 oz., about 40) regular marshmallows
  •    OR
  • 4 cups  miniature marshmallows
  • 6 cups  Rice Krispies®
  •    OR
  • 6 cups    Ready-To-Eat Cereal Cocoa Krispies™
  •    Canned frosting or decorating gel
  •    Assorted candies
  • Why use Kellogg's® Rice Krispies®?
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    Why use Kellogg's® Rice Krispies®?

    As the first crisped rice cereal, Kellogg’s® Rice Krispies® has been bringing families together in the kitchen for over 80 years.

    To experience the timeless flavor, make your Rice Krispies Treats® squares with the original Rice Krispies® brand cereal.

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1. In large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat.

2. Add KELLOGG'S RICE KRISPIES cereal. Stir until well coated.

3. Using 1/3-cup measuring cup coated with cooking spray divide warm cereal mixture into portions. Using buttered hands shape each portion into egg shape. Cool. Decorate with frosting and/or candies. Best if served the same day.


MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS:
In microwave-safe bowl heat butter and marshmallows on HIGH for 3 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes. Stir until smooth. Follow steps 2 and 3 above. Microwave cooking times may vary.


Note

For best results, use fresh marshmallows.
1 jar (7 oz.) marshmallow crème can be substituted for marshmallows.
Diet, reduced calorie or tub margarine is not recommended.
Store no more than two days at room temperature in airtight container. To freeze, place in single layer on wax paper in airtight container. Freeze for up to 6 weeks. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.

When my son had his 11th birthday and I wanted to do something really special and different for him. The cake idea was simple enough, I suppose, but it was also over-done so many times. I didn't want to do that, so instead I decided to try a new approach. Using the traditional rice krispie treat recipe, I molded the glob into the shape of a guitar. I used his own guitar as reference. With some icing, food coloring and lots of patience, I created what his friends are still calling to this day: "The most awesome birthday treat EVER!"

McKenzy, WI

Posted: 07-19-2009, 2:55 PM


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1. I once used the Rice Krispies with colored Krispies to make traditional treats for a baby shower. This gave me the idea to do something similar. Since those Krispies were unavailable, I substituted 1 cup of Fruity Pebbles for the recipe to add a splash of color. Less decorating to do, and a hint of flavor. I enjoyed the leftover cup of Krispies as a snack. I have also divided the recipe by 4 then added food coloring to the marshmallows before adding the Krispies, gives a real dyed egg effect ! ( use gloves to protect hands.) Colored Krispies mix would have been a great addition for this recipe, whether added to the box or packaged separately for the holiday. For Christmas I dye a small amount red and green.

Robin, NJ – Posted: 04-11-2009, 7:26 AM

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2. If you aren't very skilled at shaping or would like the perfect shaped egg, wash and dry a plastic egg and then spray with cooking spray. Press Rice Krispies treat into the bottom half of the egg and then press the top half of the egg on to "mold" the shape. Pull apart and you have a perfect shaped egg. You may have to occasionally reapply the cooking spray if the treats start to stick.

Rachel, FL – Posted: 03-28-2010, 8:27 PM

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3. We had trouble forming the eggs at first until we let the mixture cool more. Then we found success with an ice cream scoop. So first we got a rough shape and when they were even cooler we improved the shape with our buttered hands. They came out great! We put sprinkles on some and dipped some in white chocolate and semisweet. Yummy

beth, – Posted: 04-10-2009, 5:25 PM

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4. when i make these i take a plastic egg and put the rice krispies around it leaving a hole in it and then i put candies in it and patch the hole so the kids get an extra treat when they bite into them

Heather, MA – Posted: 03-31-2009, 12:32 PM

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5. I love this recipe! I made them for Easter and it was a huge hit. I divided the marshmallows and added different food colorings to each batch once melted.... really added an extra touch. Then I decorated the eggs with pastel frosting and colored coconut green to look like grass. It was really cute displayed as a centerpiece! They tasted great, especially when some of the coconut stuck to the treat!

Marielle, FL – Posted: 04-05-2010, 11:33 PM

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6. I like new recipes

susan, GA – Posted: 04-01-2010, 12:44 PM

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