Rice Krispie Nests

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Rice Krispie treats shaped like little bird nests, filled with green coconut "grass" and topped with Cadbury mini eggs.

Prep Time5

Cook Time10

Chill Time30

Total Time45

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Keyword: easter rice krispie treats, easter treats, Rice Krispie Nests, Rice Krispie Nests Recipe

Servings: nests

Grease all sides of a muffin tin using a cooking spray.
I use two standard muffin tins—this recipe makes about 18–20 nests.
In a large pot, melt the butter over low–medium heat.
Add the marshmallows and cook on low, stirring often, until almost fully melted, then add the vanilla.
Turn off the heat and add the Rice Krispies. Mix until fully coated and combined.
Using two spoons (or your hands), scoop the mixture into the muffin tins, filling each one until nearly full.
Repeat until all the mixture is used. If it gets too sticky, lightly wet your hands or spoons with cold water to help.
Shape into nests by pressing the center down and gently pushing the mixture up the sides of the muffin tin.
Prepare your coconut filling. Add the shredded coconut to a bowl and mix in green food coloring until you achieve your desired green shade. I use about 1/2 tsp.
Once combined, use small tongs to fill the center of each Rice Krispie nest with the green shredded coconut.
Then, with the tongs, gently shift some coconut toward the edges so that once you place the chocolate eggs, the coconut still peeks out like grass.
Let rest for at least 30 minutes in the fridge.
To remove the nests, glide a knife gently around the entire edge of the muffin tin, then carefully press upwards and lift the nest out with your hands.
Top each nest with 3–4 mini eggs and enjoy!