4 cups mini marshmallows or/1 package (10 oz.) marshmallows
1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
5-6 cups dry cereal, popcorn, puffed grains such as quinoa or dry chow mein noodles or/ mix and match
Substitutions: nuts, seeds, chopped dried fruit, candies, chopped chocolate, chopped graham wafers, oats, granola or coconut for 1-2 cups of cereal.
Directions
Grease muffin tins or small bowls/ramekins with melted butter or cooking spray.
In a large pot over low heat melt butter. Stir in marshmallows, coating in butter until melted. Add vanilla and stir to mix. Remove from heat.
Add cereal and any other remaining ingredients and stir until well coated.
Using buttered spatula or spoon evenly press mixture into muffin tins or bowls to create nests or small baskets. Cool and the fill with Easter treats!
Storage: Store no more than two days at room temperature in airtight container, freezer friendly for up to six weeks. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.
