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Easter: Crispy Marshmallow Eggs

Source of Recipe


The Olympian






List of Ingredients



• 3 Tbsp butter or margarine
  
• 1 (10-oz.) pkg. marshmallows
  
• Food coloring
  
• 6 cups toasted rice cereal
  
• Nonstick cooking spray
  
• Candy sprinkles, if desired
  
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• -- Additional Supplies --
  
• Colored plastic wrap
  
• Ribbon
  
• Empty egg carton(s)
  






Instructions



1. Melt the butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Add the marshmallows; stir until melted and mixture is smooth. Remove from heat.
   
   
2. For colored eggs, add food coloring for desired shade. Immediately add the toasted rice cereal; mix lightly until well coated.
   
   
3. Spray hands with nonstick cooking spray. Working quickly, shape mixture into 18 "eggs." Roll eggs in sprinkles, if desired. Place each "egg" on a 12-inch sheet of colored plastic wrap, twist to seal and tie with ribbon.
   
   Decorate an empty egg carton as desired, and fill with the wrapped "eggs."