Rice Krispie Easter Nests
Adorable, no-bake Rice Krispie Easter Nests made with marshmallows, cereal, green coconut “grass,” and mini eggs. Perfect for class parties, spring brunch, or easy Easter fun with kids!
Ingredients
Nests:
- 3 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 (10-oz) bag mini marshmallows ~6 cups
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
Grass:
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 4-6 drops green food coloring
Topping:
- mini chocolate eggs this recipe makes about 16–20 nests, depending on how full you pack each one. You’ll need approximately 3 mini eggs per nest—so one 9 oz (255g bag of Cadbury Mini Eggs is just right; but if you want to be on the safe side, get two bags)
Instructions
- Prep the pan: Lightly grease two 12-cup muffin pans with butter or nonstick spray. You can also use paper or silicone liners for easier removal.
- Make the marshmallow base: In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add marshmallows and stir until melted and smooth. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.3 tablespoons salted butter, 1 (10-oz) bag mini marshmallows, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Add cereal: Stir in Rice Krispies until evenly coated. Let cool for 2–3 minutes so the mixture is easier to handle.6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- Form the nests: Grease your hands (or use a piece of wax paper). Scoop about ⅓ cup of mixture into each muffin cup. Press down gently and create a well in the center to form a nest (recipe makes 16-20 nests, depending on exact size you’re making). Let set for 20–30 minutes.
- Make the “grass”: In a zip-top bag or small bowl, combine coconut and green food coloring. Shake or stir until evenly tinted.1 cup sweetened shredded coconut, 4-6 drops green food coloring
- Decorate: Add a pinch of coconut “grass” to each nest, then top each with 3 mini eggs.mini chocolate eggs
Notes
- Shaping the nests: Lightly greased hands or wax paper make forming the nests way less sticky and way more fun.
- Coconut “grass” shortcut: If you’re not a coconut fan, skip the grass—nobody’s going to call the holiday police.
- Make-ahead friendly: You can prep the nests a day in advance and decorate later with the kids.
- Double up if needed: One batch makes about 16–20 nests, depending how generous you are with each one. Great for class parties, but double if feeding a crowd!