Ingredients
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Cereal Base: 4 cups Cocoa Rice Krispies cereal
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Binding Agents: 1 cup milk chocolate chips, ½ cup creamy peanut butter
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Decoration: 1 cup Cadbury Mini Eggs (or similar pastel chocolate eggs)
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Equipment: Parchment paper, microwave-safe bowl
Instructions
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Prep: Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or wax paper.
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Melt: In a microwave-safe glass bowl, combine chocolate chips and peanut butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until the mixture is smooth and glossy.
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Mix: Place the cereal in a large bowl. Pour the melted chocolate mixture over the top and stir gently until every piece of cereal is coated.
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Shape: Scoop roughly 2 tablespoons of the mixture onto the baking sheet. Use the back of a spoon (or greased fingers) to press an indentation into the center, forming a “nest” shape.
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Decorate: While the chocolate is still wet, place 2–3 mini chocolate eggs into the center of each nest.
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Set: Let the nests sit at room temperature for 1 hour, or pop them in the fridge for 20–30 minutes to firm up quickly.
Notes
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Allergy Swap: If you need to make these nut-free, swap the peanut butter for Sunflower Seed Butter (SunButter) or use melted marshmallows (Rice Krispie Treat style) with cocoa powder.
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Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. If your kitchen is very warm, keep them in the fridge so they don’t soften.
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Variations: You can use shredded coconut (dyed green with food coloring) inside the nest for “grass” before adding the eggs!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian