Easter Peep Egg Nests
- ¼ t. water
- 2-4 drops green food coloring
- ½ c. flaked coconut
- 3 T. butter
- 4 c. miniature marshmallows
- 6 c. Rice Krispies
- Miniature marshmallows, jelly beans or chocolate eggs, Peeps
- In small bowl, stir together water and food coloring.
- Add coconut. Stir until coconut is tinted to the shade of green you desire.
- Spread coconut on baking sheet to dry.
- In saucepan, melt butter. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat.
- Add cereal. Stir until well coated.
- Divide warm mixture into 16 (2 ½” muffin-pan cups) coated with PAM. Shape mixture into individual cups. Cool. Remove from pans.
- Fill cooled nests with coconut, marshmallows, jelly beans or chocolate eggs and top with PEEPS.
*****Best if served same day.
Recipe by Geaux Ask Alice! at https://geauxaskalice.com/easter-peep-egg-nests/
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