Cracked Colored Eggs

This gorgeous variation of coloring Easter eggs stems from tea dyed eggs. These stunning cracked colored eggs are easy enough for the kids to make and fun enough for the adults to play along too. Be sure to try my tie dye Easter eggs too!

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Cracked Colored Eggs for Easter

The first time I made these vibrant cracked colored eggs I was in awe. The results are so colorful and pretty and it’s a great change from the standard colored Easter eggs. They also make beautiful deviled eggs!

Ingredients you will need:

• Hard boiled eggs
• Gel/paste food coloring in red, blue, orange, green, purple
• Water

Helpful kitchen tools:

• Saucepan
• Kitchen towel
• Deep bowls or coffee mugs

Kitchen Tips:

• Liquid food coloring is not as vibrant as gel or paste food coloring.
• You can find gel or paste food coloring online and in the cake decorating section of big box stores and craft stores
• Plan ahead! These eggs have to sit and soak for several hours or even overnight.

How to Make Cracked Dyed Eggs

1. Add warm water to deep bowls or coffee mugs. Add about 1/4 teaspoon of gel/paste food coloring and stir/whisk until dissolved.

1. After boiling your eggs, do not peel them. Gently roll them around on a towel to create cracks in the shell, but you don’t want to remove the shells. Just roll enough to crack the outer shell.
2. Place egg(s) into each of the bowls, making sure the eggs are covered with the water.

1. Place the bowls into the refrigerator to soak for several hours (roughly 4) or up to overnight.

1. Carefully peel eggs and rinse gently with cool water.

These pretty colored cracked eggs will be the hit of your Easter gathering. Kids and adults alike will love this alternative to classic Easter egg dying.

Other Fun Easter Ideas:

• Easter Bunny Cupcakes
• Bunny Butt Cupcakes
• Rice Krispie Nests
• Frosted Sugar Cookie Bars
• Rainbow Deviled Eggs

This post originally appeared here on Apr 12, 2009.