How to Dye Cold Boiled Eggs

* Hard-boiled eggs

* Food coloring

* Distilled water

* Vinegar

* A large pot or saucepan

* A spoon or spatula

* A colander

* A paper towel-lined plate

Instructions:

1. Prepare your hard-boiled eggs. To do this, place the eggs in a pot or saucepan and cover them with cold water. Bring the water to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low and simmer the eggs for 10-12 minutes. Drain the hot water and immediately place the eggs in a bowl of ice water to stop the cooking process. Once the eggs are cool, peel them and set them aside.

2. Prepare your dye bath. In a large pot or saucepan, combine 1 cup of distilled water, 1 tablespoon of white vinegar, and a few drops of food coloring. The amount of food coloring you use will depend on how dark you want the eggs to be. Stir the mixture until the food coloring is dissolved.

3. Add the eggs to the dye bath. Gently place the hard-boiled eggs in the dye bath, using a spoon or spatula. Make sure the eggs are completely submerged in the dye.

4. Let the eggs sit for 5-10 minutes. The eggs will absorb the dye and turn a beautiful color.

5. Remove the eggs from the dye bath. After 5-10 minutes, remove the eggs from the dye bath using a spoon or spatula. Place them on a paper towel-lined plate to dry.

6. Let the eggs dry completely. The eggs will need to dry completely before you can eat them. This can take several hours.

Tips:

* For a more vibrant color, let the eggs sit in the dye bath for longer.

* You can use different colors of food coloring to create different colored eggs.

* To create a marbled effect, swirl the dye bath before adding the eggs.

* For a speckled effect, add a few drops of different colors of food coloring to the dye bath.

* Dyed eggs can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week.