Easy Rice Krispie Baskets
Delicious, quick-to-make Rice Krispie baskets perfect for filling with candies and treats for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 5 cups marshmallows
- 4 tbsp butter
- Jelly beans
- Chocolate eggs
- Candy coated chocolate eggs
- 1/2 cup sweetened shredded coconut (optional)
- 2–4 drops food coloring (optional)
- 1/4 tsp water
Instructions
- Get out and measure your ingredients.
- Prepare a muffin pan with butter or cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a large saucepan, melt butter over LOW heat.
- Add marshmallows, stirring at low heat until completely melted.
- Remove from heat.
- Add Rice Krispies cereal and gently stir until well coated.
- Divide and press mixture into individual muffin cups, creating baskets as deep or shallow as desired.
- Cool and remove from muffin pans.
- Fill cooled nests with colored, shredded coconut, melted chocolate, jelly beans, or chocolate eggs.
- Enjoy every bite!
Notes
Best served the same day for optimal taste and texture. Store in an airtight container for 2-3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 basket
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Rice Krispie treats, desserts, kids recipes, no-bake snacks, festive treats
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