Servings:
16
Prep Time:
20 mins
Total Time:
40 mins
Ingredients
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1/4 teaspoonwatersee savings
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2 to 4 dropsgreen food coloringsee savings
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1/2 cupflaked coconutsee savings
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3 tablespoonsbutter or margarinesee savings
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1 packageregular marshmallows (10 ounces, about 40)see savings
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ORsee savings
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4 cupsminiature marshmallowssee savings
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6 cupsRice Krispies®see savings
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Miniature marshmallowssee savings
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Jelly beanssee savings
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Chocolate eggssee savings
Directions
1.
In small bowl stir together water and green food coloring. Add coconut. Stir until coconut is tinted. Spread on baking sheet to dry.
2.
In large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat.
3.
Add KELLOGG'S RICE KRISPIES cereal. Stir until well coated.
4.
Divide warm mixture into sixteen2 1/2-inch muffin-pan cups coated with cooking spray. Shape mixture into individual cups. Cool. Remove from pans.
5.
Fill cooled nests with coconut, marshmallows, jelly beans or chocolate eggs. Best if served the same day.
MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS:
Follow step 1 above. In microwave-safe bowl heat butter and marshmallows on HIGH for 3 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes. Stir until smooth. Follow steps 3 thru 5 above. Microwave cooking times may vary.
NOTE:
For best results, use fresh marshmallows.1 jar (7 oz.) marshmallow creme can be substituted for marshmallows.Diet, reduced calorie or tub margarine is not recommended.Store no more than two days at room temperature in airtight container. To freeze unfilled cups, place in single layer on wax paper in airtight container. Freeze for up to 6 weeks. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before filling.
Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 120, Total Fat 4 g, Saturated Fat 3 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Sodium 80 mg, Carbohydrate 21 g, Fiber 0 g, Sugars 10 g, Protein 1 g. Daily Values: Calcium 0%, Iron 15%, Vitamin A 8%, Vitamin C 8%.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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