Easter Hidden Candy Rice Balls Surprise
Chewy marshmallow rice cereal balls filled with colorful mini chocolate candies and coated in glossy pastel white chocolate. A playful no bake Easter treat with a hidden sweet surprise inside.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups crispy rice cereal
- 4 cups mini marshmallows
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup mini chocolate candies
- 2 cups white chocolate melts
- A few drops each pink, blue, yellow, and lavender food coloring
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- In a large saucepan over low heat, melt the unsalted butter.
- Add the mini marshmallows and stir continuously until completely melted and smooth.
- Remove from heat and gently fold in the crispy rice cereal until evenly coated.
- Allow the mixture to cool slightly until warm but safe to handle.
- Scoop about 2 tablespoons of the mixture and flatten it slightly in your palm.
- Place a few mini chocolate candies in the center and wrap the mixture around them, rolling into a ball.
- Place the formed balls on the prepared baking sheet and let them firm up at room temperature for about 20 minutes.
- Melt the white chocolate melts in a heat safe bowl, stirring until smooth.
- Divide the melted chocolate into small bowls and tint each with pastel food coloring.
- Dip each rice ball into the colored chocolate to coat completely, allowing excess to drip off.
- Return coated balls to parchment paper and let the chocolate set fully before serving.
Notes
- Lightly butter your hands before shaping to prevent sticking.
- Do not overheat the marshmallows or the texture may become tough.
- Let the rice balls cool slightly before adding the candy to prevent melting.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days.
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