Hidden Surprise Easter Egg Treats

Kitchen fun for kids of all ages, courtesy of Rice Krispies

Ingredients

• 12 plastic snap-apart Easter eggs (optional, see note)

• 3 tbsps butter or margarine

• 1 10oz package marshmallows

• 3 cups mini marshmallows

• 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal

• 1/2 cup M&Ms

Directions

1. Clean, then coat inside of plastic eggs with cooking spray. Set aside.

2. In large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat.

3. Add Rice Krispies cereal. Stir until well coated.

4. Using greased hands, firmly press 1/4 cup of the cereal mixture into each plastic egg half. Use fingers to make hollow center in each half.

5. Remove from molds. Place on wax paper. Cool slightly.

6. Place about 6 M&M'S® Brand Chocolate Candies in one half of each egg. Gently press two halves of each egg together until they stick. Cool completely.

Note: If you don’t have plastic eggs, use hands to free-shape.

recipe courtesy of RiceKrispies.com