Robin's Egg Nest Treats™

Robin's Egg Nest Treats™

  • So easy, you can do it together—kids help shape robin’s egg nests for extra fun.
  • Just 3 ingredients: marshmallows, butter, and Rice Krispies® cereal make the magic.
  • Shape into 16 cute nests and add your own creative touch with jelly beans or chocolate eggs.
  • Ready in only 40 minutes, making them perfect for little hands and busy days.
  • Snap! Crackle! Pop! These treats bring everyone together for a family favorite moment.

Robin's Egg Nest Treats™ are so easy, you can do it together—even on a busy day! Let’s get popping with just 3 ingredients! Mix marshmallows, butter, and Rice Krispies® cereal, shape into 16 cute nests, and let kids add their own creative touch with jelly beans or chocolate eggs. Ready in only 40 minutes, these treats are perfect for little hands. Snap! Crackle! Pop! Make snack time magical and create a family favorite that brings everyone together.

This cute snack is so much fun to make with your kids in springtime. They can help shape the robin's egg nests and top them with their favorite jellybean "eggs".

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PREP TIME (MIN)

20

TOTAL TIME (MIN)

40

SERVINGS

16

Ingredients

  • 1/4 teaspoonwater
  • 2 to 4 dropsgreen food coloring
  • 1/2 cupflaked coconut
  • 3 tablespoonsbutter or margarine
  • 1 package (10 oz., about 40)JET-PUFFED Marshmallows
  • OR
  • 5-1/2 cupsJET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows
  • 6 cupsKellogg's® Rice Krispies® cereal
  • JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows
  • Jelly beans
  • Chocolate eggs

NUTRITION INFORMATION

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 sixteen 2 1/2-inch muffin-pan cups coated with cooking spray. Shape mixture into individual cups. Cool. Remove from pans. 5. Fill cooled nests with 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.