Rice Krispie Mini Egg Nests
Nutritional Info
- Servings Per Recipe: 36
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories: 66.2
- Total Fat: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 1.1 mg
- Sodium: 43.6 mg
- Total Carbs: 12.5 g
- Dietary Fiber: 0.1 g
- Protein: 0.7 g
View full nutritional breakdown of Rice Krispie Mini Egg Nests calories by ingredient
Introduction
2 pts WW 2 pts WWNumber of Servings: 36
Ingredients
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1 10oz pckg Marshmallows
5 T butter
1/2 t vanilla
1 C sweetened coconut
10-12 drops food coloring
1/2 t water
Directions
1. In small bowl stir together water and green food coloring. Add coconut. Stir until coconut is tinted. Spread on baking sheet to dry.
2. In large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat.
3. Add KELLOGG'S RICE KRISPIES cereal. Stir until well coated.
4. Divide warm mixture into 36 mini muffin-pan cups coated with butter. Shape mixture into individual cups. make a thumprint.
5. Fill nests with 1/2 t coconut, marshmallows, jelly beans or chocolate eggs. Best if served the same day.
MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS:
Follow step 1 above. In microwave-safe bowl heat butter and marshmallows on HIGH for 3 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes. Stir until smooth. Follow steps 3 thru 5 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 unfilled cups, 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 filling.
Serving Size: 36 nests
Number of Servings: 36
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CARLINGMARIE.
2. In large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat.
3. Add KELLOGG'S RICE KRISPIES cereal. Stir until well coated.
4. Divide warm mixture into 36 mini muffin-pan cups coated with butter. Shape mixture into individual cups. make a thumprint.
5. Fill nests with 1/2 t coconut, marshmallows, jelly beans or chocolate eggs. Best if served the same day.
MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS:
Follow step 1 above. In microwave-safe bowl heat butter and marshmallows on HIGH for 3 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes. Stir until smooth. Follow steps 3 thru 5 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 unfilled cups, 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 filling.
Serving Size: 36 nests
Number of Servings: 36
Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user CARLINGMARIE.