These adorable little Rice Krispie Easter Nests are an easy and delicious no bake springtime treat. They are easy to make as well as incredibly tasty to eat.
For a festive touch, fill each nest with colorful candy eggs, jelly beans, or even chocolate bunnies. You can also add a sprinkle of edible grass or shredded coconut to mimic the look of real nests.
If you’re looking for more Easter Dessert Ideas, try our Cadbury Mini Egg Cookie Recipe and Cadbury Cookie Bars.
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Rice Krispies Easter Nests
I grew up making these fun little Rice Krispie Easter Nests every year with my Mom and siblings. We used to top them with jelly beans, and while that is still good, my taste buds have grown up a bit. I now love to top each rice krispie nest with Cadbury Mini Eggs.
Start by whipping up a batch of classic Rice Krispie treats, then shape them into nest-like structures using your hands or a muffin tin. Once the nests are formed and cooled, it’s time to get creative with the decorations!
Whatever kind of Easter egg candy you choose, your family is going to love making and eating these fun little easter treats. The options are endless when it comes to decorating your Easter nests, so let your imagination run wild! If you love these springtime bird nests, you’re going to love our Coconut Macaroon Bird Nests and these Chow Mein Bird Nests too.
How to Make Rice Krispies Bird Nest
Rice Krispie Nest Ingredients
- Salted Butter – salted butter will give these such a great flavor, but if you prefer you can use unsalted. Do not try and use margarine, though.
- Marshmallows – mini marshmallows melt much more easily so those are the ones we recommend. Also be sure and use fresh marshmallows because they will give the finished treats a much better texture.
- Rice Krispies Treats Cereal – any brand of crispy, puffed rice cereal will work. You can also try other types of cereal to make these with, such as Fruity Pebbles, Froot Loops and Golden Grahams.
- Coconut – any kind of shredded coconut works great.
- Green Food Coloring – you only need a few drops. You can use liquid or gel coloring and may need more or less depending on the strength.
- Easter Candies – you can use Cadbury mini eggs, jelly beans, or any other egg shaped ca
How to Make Rice Krispie Easter Nests
- Make the rice krispie treats mixture. In a large pan nonstick pan over medium low heat, add the butter and melt completely. Add the mini marshmallows and mix till melted. Off the heat, add the rice krispies and gently stir until combined.
- Press into cupcake tins. Spray cupcake pans with nonstick spray, then lightly wet your hands. Scoop a ball of rice krispies to form a small nest in each cupcake tin. You will want it to come up above the lip of the pan slightly.
- Color the coconut. Place the coconut into a freezer bag. Add 3 drops of green food coloring, seal, and shake until all the coconut is green and looks like “grass.”
- Decorate. Add about 1 tablespoon of coconut grass to the top of each bird nest and place your favorite kind of egg-shaped candy on top. Let the treats cool until you are able to easily unmold them. Enjoy!
Storing Rice Krispie Treats
Room Temperature: store your rice krispie nests in even layers separated by wax paper in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
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Rice Krispie Bird Nest Recipe
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 10 ounces mini marshmallows
- 6 cups Rice Krispies Cereal
Bird Nest Decorations
- 3 drops green food coloring
- 1 cup coconut
- Easter candies , Cadbury Mini Eggs, Jelly Beans, or similar
Instructions
- In a large pan nonstick pan over medium low heat, add the butter and melt completely. Add the mini marshmallows and mix until melted. Off the heat, add the Rice Krispies and gently stir until combined.
- Spray cupcake pans with nonstick spray, then lightly wet your hands. Scoop a ball of Rice Krispies to form a small nest in each cupcake tin, making sure it comes up above the lip of the pan slightly.
- Place the coconut into a freezer bag. Add 3 drops of green food coloring, seal, and shake until all the coconut is green and looks like "grass."
- Add about 1 tablespoon of coconut grass to the top of each bird nest and place your favorite kind of egg-shaped candy on top. Let the treats cool until you are able to easily unmold them. Enjoy!
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These adorable little Easter Rice Krispie Treats are an easy and delicious springtime and Easter treat! They are easy to make and fun to eat!
OH JILL! These are darling!!
Thanks! They’re so fun to make! Clair would love it!