Have you ever colored Easter eggs with food coloring? I hadn’t done it since I was a child, but I decided to give it a try because I wanted to make some emoji Easter eggs and figured I could get a brighter yellow using food coloring. The eggs did get their color quickly, but I did let mine sit in the coloring for about 30 minutes to make sure they were super bright.
How To Color Easter Eggs With Food Coloring
There really is not much to coloring Easter eggs with food coloring, but you’ll need the following items.
Ingredients:
- Eggs
- Distilled Vinegar
- Water
- Food coloring
Instructions:
First, you’ll start off by hard boiling your eggs. Place them into a pot with water and allow them to boil. Once water begins to boil, set a timer and allow the eggs to boil for about 12 minutes.
Remove from heat and allow eggs to cool. You’ll want to be sure the eggs are completely cool. I’ve heard the colder the egg, the better the food coloring colors the egg. I started coloring mine when they were about room temperature, and they did great.
Next, prepare the coloring by combining one tablespoon of distilled vinegar with one cup of water and mixing. Once mixed, add food coloring and mix. Add food coloring until you reach the desired color.
Next, dip your eggs just like you would if you were using the store-bought Easter egg dye.
Remove from coloring, allow to dry, and decorate.
That’s seriously all.
I dyed all my eggs the same color since I wanted to doodle some faces on them. So rather than coloring the eggs one at a time, I tossed them into a large pot and allowed them to sit in the coloring for about 30 minutes.
So what do you think? I’m not a great artist by any means, but I think they turned out pretty darn cute, and they were tons of fun to make too! Certainly, it would be a fun decorating project with the kiddos.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Using food coloring is not only a fantastic way to color your Easter Eggs, it’s a budget-friendly option. It’s also likely something you have in your pantry that when paired with distilled white vinegar you can create custom vibrant colors to personalize your Easter Eggs.
You use white vinegar because it acts as a binding agent which helps the food coloring stick to the eggshell while proving a bright color.
It’s possible there are oils on the shell. Grab a paper towel and whip the egg off with a tiny amount of vinegar to ensure the shell is free from oils or other residue that may be preventing the color from sticking.
Be sure and use white eggs, they take color better than the brown eggs.
Don’t skip the vinegar, it has acetic acid which slightly dissolves the calcium carbonate in the shell which allows for a more vibrant color.
Yes, the food coloring will stain your hands and clothes so be sure to wear gloves, old clothing and protect your work area using newspapers or something similar.
The USDA suggests that you can store hard boiled eggs in the refrigerator for up to seven days. They also recommend placing them into the refrigerator within two hours of cooking.
How To Color Easter Eggs With Food Coloring
Ingredients
- Eggs
- Food coloring Add until you get the color you desire
- Water 1 cup of water per 1 tablespoon Vinegar
- Distilled vinegar 1 tablespoon per one cup of water
Instructions
- If you haven't already hard-boiled your eggs, place them in a large pot with water. All the eggs to reach a boiling point and set a timer for about 12 minutes. Remove them from heat and allow them to cool.
- Be sure and allow eggs to cool before coloring. They should be at least room temperature before coloring.
- In a cup combine 1 cup water and 1 tablespoon distilled vinegar. Add food coloring and mix. Add more food coloring if needed and mix until you get the desired color.
- Next, color eggs just like you would with store-bought coloring.
- Have fun decorating.
Looking for more fun treats? Check out these Graham Cracker Ice Cream Sandwiches. You can also check out these M&M Sopapilla Cheesecake Bars.
