Colored Eggs

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This fun, simple, and (theoretically) mess-free way to color some hard-boiled eggs will be a hit with the kids, and probably even a bit of fun for the adults as well.

serves/makes:

ready in:
under 30 minutes

ingredients

2 cups water
4 teaspoons white vinegar
4 bottles food coloring, red, yellow, blue, and green
12 hard-boiled eggs, unpeeled

directions

Set out one small bowl for each color you are using. In each bowl, combine 1/2 cup water, 1 teaspoon vinegar, and 1/4 teaspoon of food coloring. Mix well.

Add an egg to a bowl of desired color. Turn it gently with a spoon to coat and let it sit in the color until the desired color effect is achieved. Remove the egg with a slotted spoon, letting excess color drip off. Place on a rack positioned over a plate and let dry completely. Repeat with remaining eggs.

Store the eggs in the refrigerator.