Try this genius ( and fresh ) way to sate your Easter basket .
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With the egg dearth still at large , the idea of using them for Easter dyeing endeavors does n’t seem like the best theme this class . If you ’re looking for an choice to eggs , the response may be right-hand in your pantry . People are using marshmallowsfor fall dyeing this yr , and it ’s just as easy as egg , if not easier ( and you get to eat them right after ! ) .
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How to Dye Marshmallows for Your Easter Basket
Instead of dyeing a dozen egg this year , TikToker@TabithaBlueshowed her followers how she dyes marshmallows for the cutest Easter hoop ever . She adds food color to a gem cooking pan in various Easter colour , then dips her marshmallow for some added fountain color .
The fluffy goody now soaks up color , and elephantine marshmallows are liberal enough to make fun , multi - colored dyestuff patterns . Just like you would with a classic Easter egg , dip half of the marshmallow in one people of colour , let it dry for a few minute , then flip it and dip again into another color .
When you ’re dye marshmallow , they will soak up color much faster than an egg will , so a abbreviated dip ( or two if you ’re going for multiple colors ) is all you need . The best part ? The marshmallows arestill eatable after you dye them . deck them on Easter dawn and they ’ll still be quick to eat all day .
Tips for Dyeing Marshmallows at Home
To make your food colourise last , impart water to the mixture . This will slimly debase the color and secure you have enough coloring for all marshmallows . This is also a great way to create multiple shades of the same color , and diluting your food coloring will create pastel spring colors ! For an extra - affordable and sustainable decorating hack , trynatural easter nut dyesfrom your kitchen factor .
This hack is also kid - good ( no dropped , crack orchis here ! ) and can be a fun way to have the younger one more involve in crafts . And people are take a liking to this egg choice — it ’s easy , quick , and can be reused for other sweet afters .
" Then you could make Rice Krispie treats out of them , " add another genius commenter on @TabithaBlue ’s original television . " Marshmallow industriousness should release ball - regulate unity next year , " says another commenter .
Regardless of how you choose to dye your marshmallow , you ’ll have a vibrantEaster basketfor cheap in no time .
