How to Make Cascarones
Cascarones are brightly colored, confetti filled eggs. Start a new tradition this year and make cascarones, the ultimate DIY Easter and fiesta party favor or decoration.
Servings: 12
Cost: $10
Equipment
- Newspaper, craft paper, or a plastic tablecloth
- Scissors
Ingredients
- Eggs
- Easter egg color kit
- Vinegar optional for vibrant colored eggs
- Tissue paper cut into small squares
- Glue
- Paper confetti or hole punched construction paper
Instructions
- Prepare the egg decorating work area by covering your table with newspaper, craft paper, or a plastic tablecloth.
- Be sure to have plenty of napkins handly for little decorators to dry their hands on or to clean up any spills.
- With a spoon, gently tap the top of an egg.
- Remove the bits of shell, peeling away enough to make a small 1/2-inch hole.
- Empty contents of the egg out into a bowl.
- Thoroughly rinse the eggshell and shake out excess water. Let the eggshell air dry upside down in an empty egg carton.
- Dye the eggshells using an egg coloring kit. Add a splash of vinegar to the dye for vibrant color.
- When the eggshells are dry fill with confetti.
- Once filled, apply glue around the outside of the hole and cover with tissue paper.
- Make a dozen or more and celebrate Easter by breaking your cascarones over your friends' or family members' heads.
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Notes
Brown eggs create rich, earthy colors and usually need to sit in the dye a bit longer. Just keep in mind—their thicker shells can make them a bit tougher when cracked on your head.