📖 Instructions

1. Start by gently placing your eggs in a pot and cover them completely with cold water. Make sure there's at least an inch of water above the eggs. Bring the water to a rolling boil over medium-high heat.
2. Once boiling, turn off the heat, cover the pot, and let the eggs sit in the hot water for precisely 12 minutes. This will give you perfectly cooked yolks without that yucky green ring.
3. After 12 minutes, immediately drain the hot water and run the eggs under cold water, or even better, place them in an ice bath. This stops the cooking process and makes the eggs much easier to peel.
4. Gently tap each egg on a hard surface to create cracks all over the shell. Start peeling from the larger end, working your way around the egg. If you're lucky, the shell will come off in big pieces!
5. Once peeled, rinse the eggs under cold water to remove any lingering shell fragments. Pat them dry with a paper towel.
6. Using a sharp knife, carefully slice each egg lengthwise. Gently remove the yolks with a small spoon and place them in a medium-sized bowl. Set the egg white halves aside on a plate.
7. In the bowl with the yolks, add the mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, vinegar, salt, and pepper. Use a fork to mash everything together until you have a smooth and creamy mixture. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. I like mine with a little extra mustard!
8. Time to get creative! If you're using food coloring, divide the yolk mixture into small bowls (one for each color). Add a few drops of food coloring to each bowl and stir until the color is evenly distributed. Remember, a little goes a long way!
9. Now, carefully spoon or pipe the yolk mixture back into the egg white halves. If you're using a piping bag, it'll be neater, but a spoon works just fine too. Just make sure each egg half is generously filled.
10. Here’s where the hunt begins! Hide the deviled eggs in unexpected, safe places around your house or yard. Make sure to count how many eggs you hid so you can make sure no one misses out on an egg.
11. Finally, serve these delightful deviled eggs as a festive appetizer or a fun addition to your Easter brunch. Enjoy the hunt and the delicious treat!