No-Bake Mini Nest Treats Easter
Easy Rice Krispy no-bake treats shaped into a nest and filled with Easter treats. This recipe makes about 20 candy filled mini Easter Nests. Fill with mini eggs, jellybeans or fresh fruit.
Ingredients
- 4 Cups Mini Marshmallows (6½ ounces) Note: Mini-Marshmallows melt faster.
- 6 Cups Crispy Rice Cereal (5.7 ounces)
- 3 Tablespoons Butter (1½ ounces) melted
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 2 Cups Treats to fill such as candy or berries. (see note below)
Instructions
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Place 3 Tablespoons butter in a microwave-safe cup and microwave 30 seconds or until melted.
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In large microwavable bowl place 4 cups mini marshmallows and add melted butter, stirring to coat. Heat marshmallow mixture in 30-second intervals, stirring after each time until fully melted & smooth.
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Add 2 teaspoons of vanilla extract to melted marshmallows and stir well to incorporate.
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Gradually add 6 cups rice cereal about 2 cups at a time, gently folding into the marshmallow mixture each time until all of the cereal is coated.
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Divide mixture evenly between 20 muffin cups (approx 1/4 cups each) and press gently to compress the mixture slightly. Then press the center of each treat into a small bowl shape.
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Place muffin pan in the refrigerator to set for about an hour or more.
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When the nests are set, pop them out of the muffin pan and fill with mini robin's eggs, jellybeans or small berries.
Recipe Notes
Notes: If your cupcake pan isn't silicone you may need to grease the cups to be able to pop the treats out more easily.
Use a small metal condiment cup to more easily form the bowl shape without treats sticking to your hands. Or you can shape the treats into a bowl using wet hands.
Treat Filling Options
There are several options to fill the mini nests:
Mini Robin's Eggs Candies
Peanut or Plain M&M's
Jelly Beans
Fresh Blueberries, Raspberries or Strawberries