How to Dye Easter Eggs

Dyeing Easter Eggs is our favorite tradition. With just a few ingredients and tips I’ll tell you How to Dye Easter Eggs at home without a kit. Have a fun time with the kids to celebrate the holiday.

I love traditions that go with holidays we celebrate. We are always making treats and doing holiday themed crafts all year long for all the holidays.

From my Valentine’s Day Pretzel M&M Hugs to my Christmas Puppy Chow, I have many recipes and treats on the blog for all holidays.

Dyeing Easter Eggs was one of my favorites as a kid and being able to carry on the tradition with my kids is so special.

You can easily make you own dye without having to buy a kit from the store. When you are done with the eggs, make some egg salad sandwiches.

How to make Homemade Dyed Easter Eggs:

It’s so simple to make homemade dye for your eggs and customize it to make all your favorite colors and shades.

First make sure to check out all my tips on how to boil the perfect hard boiled egg.

While your eggs are boiling go ahead and make your dye.

Ingredient Notes:

• White vinegar: using other vinegars could change the colors of your eggs so white vinegar is the best option.
• Eggs: Use white eggs for best results.
• Food coloring: Use whatever colors you like! Try neon or pastels to give your eggs a theme.

Tools You Need:

Here are a few things you will need when dying your own Easter eggs.

• Large saucepan or pot to boil the eggs.
• Tongs to handle the eggs.
• Paper towels to keep the dyed eggs from dripping everywhere.
• Toothpicks for adding the food coloring.
• Cups or bowls large enough for your egg. You will need 1 for each different color you want.

How to Dye Easter Eggs Without a Kit:

Step one: Get started by placing your eggs in a saucepan. Cover with water then bring to a boil.

Once at a rolling boiler cover and remove from heat. Allow to sit for 10 minutes.

• Tip: Removing it from the heat will ensure that you don’t overcook your eggs. 

Step two: Once ready set aside and allow them to cool. For quick cooling place eggs in an ice bath.

Step three: Next pour warm water into small bowls or cups pour enough to cover the egg completely.

Step four: Add 1 tablespoon of white vinegar to each bowl or cup along with 1 to 2 drops of food coloring.

• Tip: You can use a toothpick or skewer to add the food coloring, so it doesn’t get too dark. This also depends on the tone you want. If you would like them darker, add around 3 to 5 drops.

Step five: Now you want to place your egg inside the bowl and leave it for about 5 minutes.

If you would like a darker hue leave the egg in for a few more minutes. Grab the tongs and carefully pull out the egg.

Step six: Place the eggs on the paper towel to dry.

Step seven: Once you have finished with all the eggs, let them dry, and you are ready to use them!

Tips and FAQ:

Add designs: When dyeing Easter eggs, we love adding fun stickers or even rubber bands around the egg. Once they are dyed remove it for a fun design on your egg.

How to store Easter eggs?  Once your eggs are dry you can simply place them back in the egg carton and into the fridge. The eggs will be good until the date printed on the egg carton.

What can I do with my eggs after? Don’t let your eggs go to waste. We love turning dyed Easter eggs into festive Deviled Eggs for our Easter menu.

Try some of my other Easter inspired recipes:

Easter Cake Mix Cookie Bars – These Easter Cake Mix Cookie Bars are soft,  chewy, and absolutely delicious. Loaded with chocolate chips and festive spring-colored M&M candies. This makes the perfect treat for Easter weekend.

Easter Bark – This recipe for Easter Bark is full of pastel spring colors and the perfect festive treat. It’s so simple to make with two different chocolates and lots of candies.

White Chocolate Easter Popcorn – All you need is three simple ingredients to make this White Chocolate Easter Popcorn. It’s the perfect treat for your Easter celebrations.

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