Heart Shaped Rice Krispie Treats
Heart Shaped Rice Krispie Treats are soft, gooey marshmallow treats cut into adorable heart shapes. These homemade cereal treats are easy to make with simple ingredients. And best of all, no baking required!
Valentine’s Day Rice Krispies Treats
Homemade rice krispie treats are one of our favorite holiday desserts. We especially love to dip them into melted chocolate or vanilla candies and dot them with fun pink and red sprinkles.
These heart shaped treats are great for gifting at a kid’s classroom party, a work event, or sharing with that special someone.
Don’t forget to try one of our other desserts to make your Valentine’s Day perfect! Chocolate Lava Cakes or Chocolate Mousse.
Or, try something a little different and make a sweet breakfast using our crumble topping on your favorite muffin recipe served next to a bleu cheese bacon frittata.
Recipe Tips
- This recipe is easy and moves fairly quickly. It’s best to have all the ingredients prepped and ready to go head of time.
- Keep an eye on the marshmallows as the cook. They can burn quickly.
- Use your favorite variety of dark, milk, or white chocolate. Or, use a variety of brightly colored or white candy melts.
- Any brand of crisped rice cereal works. It doesn’t necessarily have to be name brand.
- If you’re unable to dip or drizzle the candy melts, use a butter knife or spatula to spread it over the cereal treats.
Storage
Room Temperature: Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for 4 to 5 days.
FAQs
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 10 ounces miniature marshmallows, divided
- ½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- ½ cup white candy melts, or melting wafers
- ¼ cup Valentine sprinkles
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13-inch pan with butter or cooking spray, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
- Melt the butter in a large pot over low heat. Set 1 cup of marshmallows aside, and place the remaining marshmallows, vanilla, and salt in the pan with butter. Stir constantly until the marshmallows melt.3 tablespoons unsalted butter¼ teaspoon salt½ teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- Remove the pan from heat, and stir in the cereal and remaining 1 cup of marshmallows. Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and gently pat into place. Let the rice krispie treats cool for about 30 minutes.6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- While the treats cool, place the candy melts into a small microwave-safe bowl. Heat on half power in 20-30 seconds intervals, stirring between each interval.½ cup white candy melts
- After the treats cool, use a 2 to 3-inch metal heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out heart shapes from the treats.
- Drizzle with the melted candy the add the Valentine sprinkles. Cool on the lined baking sheet before serving.¼ cup Valentine sprinkles
- Scroll up and see post for tips, FAQs, and storage information.