Crispy Marshmallow Eggs

Yield: 1 1/2 dozen eggs

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter
• 1 (10 ounce) package marshmallows or 1 (10 1/2 ounce) package miniature marshmallows
• Food coloring (optional)
• 6 cups toasted rice cereal
• Nonstick cooking spray
• Colored sprinkles (optional)
• Colored plastic wrap
• Empty egg carton

Instructions

1. Melt butter in large saucepan over low heat.
2. Add marshmallows; stir until melted and mixture is smooth.
3. Remove from heat.
4. For colored eggs, add food coloring to desired shade.
5. Immediately add cereal; mix lightly until well coated.
6. Spray hands with nonstick cooking spray.
7. Working quickly, shape into 18 "eggs." Roll "eggs" in sprinkles if desired.
8. Cool completely.
9. Place each "egg" on a 12 inch sheet of plastic wrap.
10. Gather plastic wrap at top, twist to seal and tie with ribbon.
11. Decorate empty egg carton as desired and fill with wrapped "eggs."

Notes

Microwave: Heat butter in large microwaveable bowl at HIGH (100% power) for 45 seconds or until melted. Add marshmallows; toss to coat. Microwave 1 1/2 minutes or until melted and mixture is smooth, stirring after 45 seconds. Continue as above.