Cute holiday treat for kids (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Rice Krispie Base
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16 ounces marshmallows (jumbo or mini both work)
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7 cups Rice Krispies cereal
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
→ Buttercream Frosting
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1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
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3-4 cups powdered sugar
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1/4 cup milk
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Green food coloring
→ Decoration
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Easter egg candies (such as mini chocolate eggs or jelly beans)
# Instructions:
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Grease a cupcake pan with cooking spray or butter to prevent sticking. Set aside.
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In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine marshmallows and butter. Microwave for about 2 minutes, watching carefully to make sure the marshmallows don't overflow as they puff up.
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Stir the melted marshmallows and butter until well blended and smooth. Add the Rice Krispies cereal and mix until everything is evenly coated.
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Spoon the Rice Krispie mixture into the greased cupcake pan. Press down in the center with a piece of wax paper to create a nest shape with slightly higher edges.
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Allow the Rice Krispie nests to set for at least 30 minutes at room temperature before removing from the pan.
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In a large bowl, combine softened butter, milk, vanilla extract, and 2 cups of powdered sugar. Beat for about 5 minutes until smooth and creamy. Add the remaining powdered sugar gradually until you reach your desired consistency.
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Add green food coloring to the buttercream and mix well until you achieve the desired shade of green to resemble grass.
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Once the Rice Krispie treats have set, pipe the green frosting onto each nest using a grass piping tip if available (or any tip with multiple small openings). Place a few Easter egg candies on top of each frosted nest.
# Notes:
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These treats can be made a day ahead and stored in an airtight container at room temperature.
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For more vibrant grass, use gel food coloring instead of liquid food coloring.
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If you don't have a piping bag, you can use a zip-top bag with the corner snipped off to pipe the frosting.