How to Dye Easter Eggs with Food Coloring

Learn how to dye Easter eggs with bright, bold colors using food coloring. In four easy steps turn plain white eggs into a rainbow of possibilities with just a muffin pan and your favorite food color.

Gather the kids together and have fun dyeing eggs with food coloring using this quick and easy decorating project. Using a jumbo or standard muffin pan and concentrated gel food coloring makes it a breeze to prepare several colors at once. Just dip, decorate and dry! Plus, cleanup is a breeze.

It’s a great project for families to do together and a fun way to express your creativity. With this simple 4-step project, you’ll have colored Easter eggs the whole family can enjoy in no time.

Supplies

• 6-Cup jumbo muffin pan or standard muffin pan
• Spoon
• Cooling rack (optional)

How to Dye Eggs

How to Hard-Boil Eggs

Step 1: Place eggs in a saucepan and cover completely with cold water (up to an inch above the eggs). Place the pot over medium high heat and bring the water to a rolling boil.

Step 2: Turn off the heat, cover the pan and let the eggs sit for at least 12 to 15 minutes. Carefully remove the eggs, rinse in cold water and let come to room temperature before dyeing.

If you plan on eating your eggs, you can also add a teaspoon of salt to the water before boiling. This will make the eggs easier to peel when you’re ready to eat them!

Preparing Your Countertop

Coloring eggs can be messy, so make sure to prepare your workspace. Keep messes at bay by prepping your countertops with paper towels or parchment paper. You can also use Disposable Counter Covers, which stick securely to your counter for easy cleanup.

How to Dye Easter Eggs with Food Coloring

Step 1: Prepare your egg colors. 
Pour ¾ cup of boiling water into each muffin pan cup. A jumbo muffin pan has cavities that make it easy to dunk an entire egg, however, a regular muffin pan works well too.

Squeeze a few drops of concentrated food coloring into each cavity, stirring with a spoon until the color has distributed evenly. If you’re feeling creative, mix colors to create even more colorful options.

Step 2: Add the vinegar. 
Add 1 tablespoon of vinegar to each prepared color, stirring to dissolve.

Step 3: Start coloring your eggs! 
Using a metal spoon, lower your hard-boiled egg into the colored water. You can do a quick dip for a lighter color or let it soak in a dye bath for a darker shade. Try dipping each half in two different egg dyes or dip one egg in several colors for a unique look!

Set your food colored eggs aside to dry – either on the cooling grid or back in the carton.

Step 4: Decorate! 
Once your colored eggs are dry, you can leave them as is or add even more decorations using FoodWriter edible markers. These markers are available in a variety of colors and are great for kids of all ages.

Cleanup Tips

• Use our jumbo muffin pan to avoid cleaning tons of bowls.
• Use paper towels or parchment paper to help catch drips and keep your tabletop or countertops clean
• Use food-safe gloves to avoid staining your skin
• Leftover vinegar can help remove any dye stains from hands or hard surfaces

Egg-press Yourself!

If you prefer to avoid the hot water and vinegar, here are some other fun ways to decorate your Easter eggs:

1. Use FoodWriter edible markers to color directly on undyed, cooled eggs with this Easter Egg Doodle
2. Have a moment of zen with these elegant black and white Easter eggs.
3. Dab and blend icing colors for a boldly colored Tie-Dyed Easter egg.

Are you dyeing eggs with your family this year? Whether you try coloring eggs with food coloring or you try another method, have fun with your Easter egg dyeing!

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