Easter is this weekend! Obviously Easter is going to look much different this year. We’ll be streaming church from home, and not seeing family for dinner. It’s ok to feel a little disappointed about this reality, but let’s not forget the true meaning of Easter. I’m determined to make the most of this time at home with Cory, and still make Easter feel special in some way. If you’re looking for some Easter treats to make with your family this weekend here are some of my favorites. Enjoy and have a wonderful Easter friends!
Easter Egg Nests
This was my first time trying these Easter egg nests. I was a little skeptical that they would turn out, but they did! A few tips if you make these: make sure you spray the muffin tin with cooking spray, don’t use too much food coloring, and have fun.
Easter Egg Nests
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp Butter
- 4 1/2 cups Rice Cereal
- 10 oz bag Marshmallows
- 3/4 cup Shredded Coconut
- Green Food Dye I like the gel food coloring
- Small Easter Egg Candy or Jelly Beans
Instructions
- Prepare your muffin tin with cooking spray. This insures the cereal doesn't stick.
- In a medium pan melt the butter. I like to wait until the butter becomes slightly brown (brown butter) for a caramelized flavor. This is totally optional, but just be sure to completely melt the butter. Turn the heat off. Add the marshmallows and stir until the marshmallows have melted down. Add the rice cereal 2 cups at a time to make sure it's all combined with the marshmallows. Add the additional rice cereal and stir.
- Use a plastic sandwich size bag with butter on the outside to help you spread the cereal mixture into the muffin tins.Press the mixture into the muffin tin and create an indent in the middle for the grass/eggs to lay.
- In a small bowl mix a small amount of green food dye with a small amount of water. Mix the coconut in the dye and spread out on a cookie sheet or aluminum foil so it can dry. This will be the grass for the nests. If you don't like coconut you could also use green frosting with a "grass" frosting tip.
- Wait at least an hour to ensure the cereal has set and cooled before assembling these. Once they have cooled sprinkle some grass in the middle of the nest. Top with your candy eggs and serve.
Bunny Cake
My mom make this bunny cake every year and it’s always a huge hit with my nephews. I’m really sad I won’t be able to decorate this cake with my mom this year. Here’s the recipe that we use to cut the cake in the desired shapes. Use your imagination and what you have on hand to decorate the bunny. Each year our bunny looks a little different depending on what we can find to decorate him.
Coconut Macaroons
I made this recipe for coconut macaroons many years ago. But, they are great for Easter and pretty easy to make. Top with with melted chocolate or create something similar to the Easter Egg Nests above.
Easter Snack Mix
When Christmas comes around I’m obsessed with making the snack mix with white chocolate, pretzels, peanuts, cereal, and candy pieces. You know what I’m talking about right? This recipe for Easter Snack Mix is pretty much the same thing, but adding Easter colored candy. I would absolutely love this.
What are some of your favorite Easter treats to make with your family? Also, if you like this recipe check out these banana carrot muffins.
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