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    Cornflake Easter Nests

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    Published: Apr 2, 2019 · Modified: Feb 22, 2024 by Sarah · This post may contain affiliate links · 8 Comments

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    Nothing is tastier or more festive than this Easter Nest Recipe! So fun and easy to throw together, our cornflake Easter nests are the perfect small Easter dessert. 

    Easter Nests with Cadbury Mini Eggs, Cornflakes and Marshmallows

    My daughter has taken to helping me in the kitchen lately, especially when there are marshmallows involved. She asked me a few weeks ago if we could make Cornflake Wreaths, like we made at Christmas time.

    Easter Nest Recipe

    I realized that we could take that concept, and use cornflakes and marshmallows to make little Easter nests with Cadbury Mini Eggs in the middle.

    I love how these turned out! We also added some toasted coconut to the nests. I love coconut and will add it to almost anything! That is totally optional, though.

    These are so fun to make and our whole family loved them. My husband actually requests cornflake treats instead of Rice Krispie treats now. The combo of cornflakes and marshmallow is so good! 

    *This post contains affiliate links.

    Ingredients for Easter Egg Nests:

    • Cornflake cereal
    • Mini Marshmallows
    • Butter
    • Cadbury Mini Eggs
    • Toasted Coconut (optional)

    How to Make Cornflake Easter Nests:

    1. First, you heat the marshmallows and butter and stir until completely melted.
    2. Next, you pour the marshmallow mixture over the cornflake cereal and mix well.
    3. Spoon the cornflake/marshmallow into a greased mini muffin pan, and shape into nests.
    4. Garnish with toasted coconut and Cadbury mini eggs!

    See? It's easy, and so fun. They're the perfect small Easter dessert to make with kiddos.

    Easter Nests Cornflake Treats

    We will definitely be making this Easter Nest recipe again for Easter weekend. We always go to a Crawfish boil the day before Easter, and I know they will be a hit.

    Easter Nests
    Check out these other easy small Easter desserts too:

    • Cadbury Mini Egg Brownies
    • Bird's Nest Brownie Bites
    • Easter Egg Cookie Baskets
    • White Chocolate Cadbury Covered Oreos
    • Easter Dirt Cake

    If you try this recipe and enjoy it we'd love for you to leave us a positive comment and review, they mean so much to us.

    Cornflake Easter Nest

    Easter Nests

    These Cornflake Easter Nests with marshmallows and mini eggs are a fun and easy Easter dessert! 
    5 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 15 minutes minutes
    Servings: 20
    Calories: 88kcal
    Author: Pretty Providence

    Ingredients

    • ⅓ Cup Butter
    • 4 Cups Miniature Marshmallows
    • 6 Cups Corn Flakes
    • Cadbury Mini Eggs
    • Toasted Coconut Optional

    Instructions

    • Grease a mini muffin pan.
    • Measure corn flakes into a large bowl.
    • Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Once melted, add the marshmallows and stir continuously until completely melted.
    • Pour melted marshmallows into the large bowl with the corn flakes. Stir until well coated.
    • Spoon cornflake and marshmallow mixture into mini muffin cups and shape them into nests.
    • Add Cadbury Mini Eggs and toasted coconut (if using) to the top of each nest.

    Notes

    Spray your hands with a little bit of cooking spray to keep cornflake nests from sticking to you while you shape them.
     

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1nest | Calories: 88kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 96mg | Potassium: 14mg | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 245IU | Vitamin C: 1.7mg | Calcium: 1mg | Iron: 2.4mg
    Did you make this recipe?Mention @prettyprovidenceblog or tag #prettyprovidence!

    Want more Easter treats? Check out our lists: Fun Festive and Easy Easter Desserts and the 30+ Best Easter Treats!

    Sarah

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    1. Aimee

      February 22, 2024 at 8:00 pm

      5 stars
      I love no bake treats like this. Making them again soon.

      Reply
      • Jessica

        February 22, 2024 at 8:15 pm

        I'm so glad!

        Reply
    2. Mel

      February 22, 2024 at 7:04 pm

      5 stars
      My kids LOVED helping to make these and eat them too. SO fun!

      Reply
      • Jessica

        February 22, 2024 at 8:16 pm

        Oh that is the best! So glad :).

        Reply
    3. Jemma

      April 03, 2021 at 1:37 pm

      I substituted vegan butter and gluten free cereal. Turned out great. Thankyou :) Happy Easter

      Reply
      • Jessica

        April 05, 2021 at 2:02 pm

        Yay! I am so glad, thanks for sharing Jemma!

        Reply
    4. Melissa McArthur

      June 04, 2019 at 1:53 pm

      5 stars
      Such a great idea for Easter. I love that the kids can help make these!

      Reply
      • Jessica

        June 04, 2019 at 1:57 pm

        Right? That is the best part!

        Reply

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