Cocoa Rice Krispie Easter Egg Nests

Chocolate Rice Krispies, one missing a bite, topped with sprinkles and chocolate egg sitting on a white plate.

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Cocoa Rice Krispie Easter Egg Nests

These Cocoa Rice Krispie Easter egg nests are a fun and festive treat for the holiday season. Made with melted marshmallows, Rice Krispies cereal, and peanut butter, these nests are shaped into cups and filled with mini chocolate eggs. The recipe is easy to follow and includes tips and variations to customize the treat to your liking.

Prep Time20

Total Time30

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 203kcal

Author: Kim Schob

Equipment

Large Pot
12-Cup Muffin Tins (2)

Ingredients

4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter half a stick
⅛ teaspoon Salt
4 cups mini marshmallows about ¾ of a 10 oz bag
5 cups Cocoa Pebbles cereal
1 cup creamy peanut butter
Sprinkles of choice
54 mini cadbury eggs about 1 ¼ cup

Cups - Metric

Instructions

To make these delicious Cocoa Rice Krispie Easter egg nests, start by lightly greasing two 12-cup muffin tins with cooking spray and setting them aside.
In a pot over low heat, melt the butter and stir in the salt. Add the mini marshmallows and stir occasionally until fully melted. Remove the pot from the heat.
4 tablespoons Unsalted Butter, ⅛ teaspoon Salt, 4 cups mini marshmallows
Add the cereal and gently fold it into the melted marshmallows until completely coated.
5 cups Cocoa Pebbles cereal
Fill each muffin cup with 3-4 tablespoons of the cereal mixture and press it into the cup to mold it. There should be a small dip in the center to fill with the peanut butter. Let the nests sit at room temperature for 30 minutes to cool and firm up.
Once the nests have set, top each one with a small spoonful of peanut butter. Add sprinkles if desired, and then top each nest with 3 mini Cadbury eggs.
1 cup creamy peanut butter, Sprinkles , 54 mini cadbury eggs

Notes

To balance out the sweetness, you can add a pinch of salt to the melted marshmallows. You can also use salted butter instead of unsalted if desired.
If you're not a fan of cocoa pebbles, you can swap them out for another flavor such as fruity pebbles or berry pebbles. Alternatively, you can use a different cereal like Rice Krispies.
If you're not a fan of peanut butter, you can try using a chocolate spread like Nutella or a cinnamon toast crunch spread for a different flavor.
These cocoa pebble nests are best eaten the same day, but you can store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. Avoid refrigerating them, as it will cause the nests to harden.

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