Make these dinosaur eggs with Rice Krispies for a tasty treat (and they’re so simple to make!). Just mix, shape, and enjoy.
How to Make Rice Krispies Dinosaur Eggs
- Make the mixture: Melt together marshmallows, butter, and vanilla extract over medium heat. Stir frequently. Once melted, transfer the mixture to a large bowl. Add the food coloring and stir until evenly mixed through. Mix in three cups of cereal to coat entirely. Allow to cool slightly.
- Form the eggs: Take one-third of a cup of mixture and use your hands to shape it into a dinosaur egg.
- Decorate: Melt the chocolate in the microwave. Use the high setting and heat for 30 seconds at a time, stir, and repeat until melted. Stir between each interval to prevent burning. To add the speckles, take a brush and splatter the melted chocolate onto the eggs by flicking the brush towards the eggs. Let dry.
- Repeat: Repeat the steps for each color egg.
- Make the nest: To make the nest, add the melted chocolate and pasta to a bowl and mix to coat. Line the opposite side of an 8-inch diameter bowl with plastic wrap. Gently press the mixture around the bowl to create a nest-like shape. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Arrange the eggs in the chocolate nest and serve.
Storage Instructions
To Store: Leftover eggs can be stored for up to three days at room temperature. Stack the eggs in layers separated by wax paper and close the lid to keep extra moisture out.
Recipe Variations for Rice Krispies Dinosaur Eggs
Fruity eggs: Mix one cup of diced dried fruit such as apricots, pineapple, and mango into the marshmallow mixture.
Peanut butter twist: Add half a cup of smooth peanut butter to the melted marshmallows and mix.
Chocolate mint eggs: Add one teaspoon of peppermint extract to the melted marshmallow mixture and replace the dark chocolate speckles with melted mint chocolate chips.
Coconut eggs: Mix one cup of shredded coconut into the marshmallow mixture for a tropical twist. Drizzle melted white chocolate over the eggs for an extra layer of sweetness.
Caramel eggs: Replace two cups of marshmallows with caramel candies and melt them with the butter for a gooey caramel flavor. Sprinkle crushed pretzels over the eggs for a salty crunch.
Berry eggs: Fold in one cup of freeze-dried mixed berries into the marshmallow mixture for a burst of tartness and color. Use white chocolate for speckles to complement the fruity flavors.
Almond eggs: Mix in one cup of chopped almonds and half a cup of shredded coconut into the marshmallow mixture. Drizzle melted milk chocolate over the eggs and sprinkle with extra coconut.
Lemon zest eggs: Add one tablespoon of lemon zest to the marshmallow mixture. Use white chocolate for speckles, and add a touch of yellow food coloring.
Spiced pumpkin eggs: Mix half a cup of canned pumpkin puree and one teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice into the marshmallow mixture for a taste of fall. Skip the chocolate speckles and sprinkle with cinnamon sugar.
Maple Pecan eggs: Replace half a cup of butter with maple syrup and stir in one cup of chopped pecans into the marshmallow mixture. Drizzle with white chocolate and sprinkle a pinch of pecans on top for a nutty treat.
Rice Krispies Dinosaur Eggs
Ingredients
- 9 cups rice krispies cereal
- 9 cups marshmallows
- 9 tbsp butter
- green, orange and brown food gel coloring
- 2 oz dark chocolate, melted
For the chocolate nests (optional):
- 3 oz melted chocolate
- 2 oz crushed angel hair pasta
Instructions
- To make the orange eggs, in a pot, melt together marshmallows, butter, and vanilla extract over medium heat. Stir frequently.
- Once melted, transfer the mixture in a large bowl.
- Add orange food coloring and stir to combine.
- Mix in 3 cups cereals to coat entirely.
- Allow to cool slightly.
- Take 1/3 cup of mixture and use your hands to shape into dinosaur egg.
- Repeat the steps 1-6 with green and brown food coloring.
- To add the speckles, take a brush and splatter the melted chocolate onto the eggs by flicking the brush towards the eggs and let dry.
- To make the nest in a bowl add the melted chocolate and pasta and mix to coat.
- Line the opposite side of an 8-inch diameter bowl with plastic wrap.
- Gently press the mixture around the bowl to create nest like shape.
- Refrigerate fro 30 minutes.
- Arrange the eggs in the chocolate nest and serve.
Notes
- Handling tip: When shaping the dinosaur eggs, lightly grease your hands with oil or butter to prevent sticking.
- Coloring advice: Start with a small amount of food gel coloring and gradually add more until you get the perfect shade. Mix after every addition to see what it will look like.
- Cooling reminder: Allow the marshmallow mixture to cool slightly before shaping to avoid burning your hands.
- Speckling technique: For a more controlled speckling effect, dip the bristles of the brush into the melted chocolate and then flick it over the eggs.
- Nest shaping tip: Use the back of a tablespoon or the palm of your hand to gently press the chocolate and pasta mixture against the bowl sides to create a sturdy nest shape.
- Nest setting note: Ensure the chocolate nest is fully set in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before removing it from the bowl to maintain its shape.
- Storage suggestion: For optimal freshness, store leftover dinosaur eggs in a closed container at room temperature for up to three days.
- Creativity: Feel free to experiment with different food colors and designs to customize your dinosaur eggs and nests.
