Chocolate Rice Krispie Bird Nests

Name: Chocolate Rice Krispie Bird Nests
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1/4 cup butter; 10 oz mini marshmallows; 6 cups cocoa krispies cereal; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1/4 cup milk chocolate chips; Candy eggs (Reese's or M&M)

Spring, Dairy Free, No Bake, Recipes, Dessert, Snack, Holiday, Vegetarian

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This is the perfect treat for Easter - it's quick, easy, and fun for adults and kids alike! It's a crunchy, gooey, chocolaty little nest that's as tasty as it is festive!

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Chocolate Rice Krispie Bird Nests

Jacklin Altman

This is the perfect treat for Easter – it’s quick, easy, and fun for adults and kids alike! It’s a crunchy, gooey, chocolaty little nest that’s as tasty as it is festive!

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Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 10 mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings

Calories 221 kcal

Equipment

Mixing Bowls
Saucepan
Muffin Pan

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter
10 oz mini marshmallows
6 cups cocoa krispies cereal
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/4 cup milk chocolate chips
Candy eggs Reese’s or M&M

Instructions

In a saucepan over low heat, melt butter
Add marshmallows, stirring continuously until mixture is uniform
Add vanilla, mix
Add cocoa krispies, stir well until mixture is uniform
(Optional) – add chocolate chips for extra chocolaty goodness
Scoop mixture into prepared muffin tin (line with parchment, use silicone baking cups, or grease) and using the back of a wet spoon, press into nest shape
Melt chocolate chips, using a dollop of melted chocolate to adhere the eggs to the nest. Let cool so the chocolate hardens, and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 221kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 95mgPotassium: 34mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 615IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 44mgIron: 2mg

Keyword rice krispie, chocolate, holiday, easter

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