Rice Krispie Bird Nest Recipe
These darling little Rice Krispies Nests are a perfect Easter and springtime no-bake treat.
Prep Time10 minutes mins
Cook Time5 minutes mins
Total Time15 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 people
Calories: 84kcal
Author: The Carefree Kitchen
- 3 Tablespoons Butter
- 10 oz Mini Marshmallows
- 6 cups Rice Krispies
Bird Nest Decorations
- 3 drops Green Food Coloring
- 1 cup Coconut
- Cadbury Mini Eggs, Jelly Beans, or other similar candies
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.
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.
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!
Calories: 84kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 26mg | Potassium: 34mg | Vitamin A: 85IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 0.4mg