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Easter Rice Krispies Treats

These Easter Rice Krispies Treats look like little nests, filled with robin's eggs. They're a great snack to serve after an Easter egg hunt.

Ingredients

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1
Coat with cooking spray enough cupcake tins to yield 16 (2-1/2-inch) cups.
2
In a small bowl, stir together water and green food coloring. Add coconut. Stir until coconut is tinted. Spread on a baking sheet to dry.
3
In a large saucepan, melt butter or margarine over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until they are completely melted. Remove from heat.
4
Add Rice Krispies cereal. Stir until well coated.
5
Using lightly greased hands, divide the warm mixture into prepared cupcake tins . Shape mixture into individual cups. Cool. Remove from pans.
6
Fill cooled nests with coconut, marshmallows, jelly beans or chocolate eggs. These are best when eaten the same day.
7
Follow steps 1 and 2 of the stove top directions above.
8
In a microwave-safe bowl heat butter and marshmallows on HIGH for 3 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes. Stir until smooth.
9
Follow steps 4 to 6 of the stove top directions above. Remember, microwave cooking times may vary. Source: Kellogg North America Company. Reprinted with permission.