Cool Whip Dyed Easter Eggs
Here’s a fun twist on dyeing Easter eggs this year! Dye your eggs using the cool whip method! I have also posted my shaving cream easter eggs but this makes it safer and edible.
To create these mesmerizing eggs, you’ll need just a few simple supplies: Cool Whip, food dye, hard-boiled eggs, and some vinegar (if you want to take it to the next level!). I found using the neon food coloring makes it more vibrant and colorful!
If using vinegar (brighter colors on eggs) soak your eggs in the vinegar for about 2 minutes. Be careful not to forget them. Spread your cool whip out about an inch thick onto a baking sheet or platter. Drop dots of the food coloring all over the cool whip and use a spoon to gently swirl the color. Do not mix the color too much. Coat the eggs in the mixture and place them in the fridge for 30 minutes. I just left mine on the platter. Rinse and dry them off, and they are done! A wonderful food safe and fun way to dye eggs!
The Secret to Supercharged Colors: Vinegar! So, why does vinegar make dyeing eggs even more magical? It’s all about the chemistry! Vinegar is acidic, which helps to break down the shell of the egg and allow the dye to penetrate more deeply. This results in more vibrant, intense colors that seem to pop right off the egg! The acid in the vinegar also helps to stabilize the dye, making it less likely to fade or become dull. So, if you want your eggs to be the brightest, most eye-catching they can be, a splash of vinegar is just the trick!
Watch my son make them…
Cool Whip Easter Eggs
Materials
- Cool Whip
- Neon Food Dye
- Hard Boiled Eggs
- Vinegar optional
Instructions
- If using vinegar (brighter colors on eggs) soak your eggs in the vinegar for about 2 minutes. Be careful not to forget them.
- Spread your cool whip out about an inch thick onto a baking sheet or platter.
- Drop dots of the food coloring all over the cool whip and use a spoon to gently swirl the color. Do not mix the color too much. Coat the eggs in the mixture and place them in the fridge for 30 minutes. I just left mine on the platter.
- Rinse and dry them off, and they are done!
