Rice Krispie Easter Egg Nests

Rice Krispie Nests are the yummiest no bake Easter goody to make! Gooey marshmallow rice krispies create the nest, filled with green dyed coconut flakes, and then topped with mini cadbury eggs. Get the kids involved and make these cute & fun delicious treats for springtime.

Rice Krispie Nests with Mini Cadbury Eggs

Aren’t these easter egg nests just about the cutest thing?! I love making these every single year with my kids. Not only are they simple to make, but kids and adults, love decorating these Rice Krispie nests with coconut ‘grass’ and mini chocolate eggs for the ‘easter eggs’. 

Ingredients Needed

• Butter – The recipe has been tested using salted butter, which is why no additional salt is called for, but unsalted butter can be used as well. Just be sure to add 1/4 teaspoon salt in with the marshmallows. 
• Marshmallows – You need 10 ounces of marshmallows. That can be either large marshmallows or mini marshmallows. 
• Vanilla Extract
• Rice Krispies Cereal
• Sweetened Shredded Coconut
• Green Gel Food Coloring – I prefer using gel food coloring because it colors better and you don’t need as much compared to the liquid food coloring. 
• Mini Cadbury Eggs – You can use any mini egg shaped candy you want. Try jelly beans, Hershey’s chocolate covered eggs, or even the speckled egg m&m’s. 

Step-by-Step Instructions for How To Make Rice Krispie Easter Nests

Learn how to make these gooey marshmallow Rice Krispie Treats that look like easter egg nests! Be sure and read to the bottom of the page where there is a detailed recipe card, a printable option, and a pin it button so you can save the recipe for later. 

• Prep : Spray two muffin pans (12 muffin cups per pan) with cooking spray. 
• Butter + Marshmallows : Melt the butter in a large pot over medium-low heat. Once melted, add the marshmallows and let it cook until they’re completely melted. Stirring occasionally. 
• Cereal : Take the pot off the stove and add the vanilla extract and salt (if using). Stir in the Rice Krispies cereal until well combined. 
• Make The Bird Nests : Use a 1/4 measuring cup to scoop out the krispie treats into each muffin cup. Press the treats down in the center, using a 1 tablespoon measuring spoon, to create the nest shape. 
• Set : Allow the nests to set in the pan for 1 hour, at room temperature, before taking them out to decorate. 
• Coconut Grass + Eggs : Add the coconut to a bag along with the green food dye. Shake to coat. Add about 1 tablespoon of coconut to each egg nest and then top each one with 3 mini eggs. 

How To Store Leftovers

Store any leftovers in a single layer, in an airtight container like Tupperware with a lid, for up to 3 days. 

How Many Cups Is 10 oz Of Marshmallows?

You can use either regular sized marshmallows or mini marshmallows in this recipe. 

• Regular Marshmallows : If you can’t find a 10 ounce bag then use 40 marshmallows which is equal to 10 ounces. 
• Mini Marshmallows : You can use a 10 ounce bag of minis, which is also equal to 6 cups mini marshmallows (if measuring from a larger bag). 

Variation & Substitution Ideas for Rice Krispie Nests Recipe

There are several ways to switch up this recipe! Here are some suggestions and ideas. 

• Mini Egg Candy : Use any egg shaped candy that you want. Jelly beans, speckled egg m&m’s, Hershey’s chocolate covered pastel eggs, or mini robins eggs can all be used in place of the mini cadbury eggs. Or try using a mixture of several different varieties of egg candy. 
• Rice Krispies Cereal : Make chocolate easter egg nests by using cocoa pebbles instead of Rice Krispies cereal. You can even use half fruit pebbles cereal + half Rice Krispies cereal for a twist. 
• Green Coconut : If you don’t like coconut, or just prefer to not use food dye, you can leave the coconut as is (without dying it) or try using some edible grass instead. Edible grass can be found alongside the other Easter candy in the Easter aisle at any store. 

Recipe Tips

Here are a few of my helpful tips so that you can have success recreating this recipe in your own kitchen ♥

• Cooking Spray Tip : When working with gooey marshmallows in Rice Krispies recipes, it’s always a good idea to spray the kitchen tools you’re using with cooking spray. For this recipe, spray the 1/4 measuring cup, the 1 tablespoon measuring spoon, along with the wooden spoon you use to stir the Krispies together, with cooking spray to prevent it from sticking badly. 
• Fresh Ingredients : It’s important to use fresh rice krispies cereal along with fresh marshmallows. Although it’s tempting to use up the half eaten/opened box of Rice Krispies in your pantry, it’s always a good idea to start with fresh & new cereal when making this recipe. Same thing with marshmallows, after awhile marshmallows can stick together and become not as fluffy and soft, so make sure you are using fresh marshmallows and not some that have been hidden in your pantry for a year.
• Butter : Use salted butter or unsalted butter. The recipe has been tested using salted butter, which is why no additional salt is called for, if using unsalted butter then be sure to add 1/4 teaspoon salt in with the marshmallows. 
• Heat Low & Slow : Do not turn the heat up to try to speed up the cook time when melting the butter and marshmallows. Low and slow is the name of the game when making Rice Krispie Treats. You don’t want the mixture to burn at all, which is why it’s important to keep the heat low, and to stir it frequently. 

More Rice Krispies Treats Your Family Will Love

• Easter Candy Rice Krispies – Use up that leftover Easter candy and make these pretty krispie treats. 
• Oreo Rice Krispie Treats – Stuffed with everyone’s favorite cookie. So gooey and delicious. 
• Scotcheroos Recipe – Peanut butter + butterscotch + chocolate is the ultimate combo!
• Rainbow Rice Krispie Treats – Fruity pebbles make these treats so fun. 
• Golden Graham S’mores Krispie Bars – Golden grahams, chocolate chunks, and gooey marshmallows. Everything you love about s’mores in a gooey krispie treat. 
• Froot Loop Cereal Marshmallow Treats – Froot Loops cereal make these treats so bright and colorful!