Easter Egg Nest Treats Recipe

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Easter Egg Nest Treats
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Ingredients
9
Count
Nutrition
96
Calories
Total time
30
Minutes
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Ingredients:

  • 1/4 tsp water
  • 2 -4 drops green food coloring
  • 3 tbsp butter or 3 tbsp margarine
  • 4 cups miniature marshmallows
  • miniature marshmallow

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 cereal. Stir until well coated.
  4. Divide warm mixture into sixteen 2 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.
  6. 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.
  7. Note: For best results, use fresh marshmallows. 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.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 95.61 Kcal (400 kJ)
Calories from fat 30.84 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.43g 5%
Cholesterol 5.72mg 2%
Sodium 77.25mg 3%
Potassium 8.53mg 0%
Total Carbs 15.98g 5%
Sugars 7.07g 28%
Dietary Fiber 0.12g 0%
Protein 0.64g 1%
Calcium 1mg 0%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 98.58 Kcal (413 kJ)
Calories from fat 31.8 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.53g 5%
Cholesterol 5.9mg 2%
Sodium 79.65mg 3%
Potassium 8.79mg 0%
Total Carbs 16.48g 5%
Sugars 7.29g 28%
Dietary Fiber 0.12g 0%
Protein 0.66g 1%
Calcium 1.1mg 0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.2
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

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