Marshmallow Easter Eggs
Delightful pastel-colored marshmallow treats perfect for Easter celebrations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 eggs 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup corn syrup
- Food coloring (pastel colors)
- Chocolate candy melts (optional for coating)
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large bowl in the microwave. Add mini marshmallows and stir until fully coated.
- Microwave the marshmallow mixture for about 30 seconds or until melted. Stir until smooth and shiny.
- Gradually add powdered sugar and corn syrup, mixing until a dough forms.
- Divide the dough, adding a few drops of food coloring to each portion, and knead until uniform.
- Shape the dough into egg shapes.
- If desired, melt chocolate candy melts and dip the marshmallow eggs in warm chocolate, letting them cool on a wax paper-lined tray.
- Decorate as desired or package for gifting.
Notes
Coat your hands with powdered sugar when shaping to prevent sticking. Variations in flavor can enhance the treats.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
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