Heart Shaped Rice Krispie Treats
Servings: 15 Servings
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 9x13-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 butter, ¼ teaspoon salt, ½ 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.
Notes
*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 cereal treat. Actual calories will vary.
*Makes 10 large hearts and 5 small hearts.
*For more information, tips, and answers to frequently asked questions, please refer to the post.
Nutrition Facts
Heart Shaped Rice Krispie Treats
Serving Size
1 treat
Amount per Serving
Calories
180
% Daily Value*
Fat
6
g
9
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
0.1
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.3
g
Monounsaturated Fat
2
g
Cholesterol
6
mg
2
%
Sodium
114
mg
5
%
Potassium
61
mg
2
%
Carbohydrates
32
g
11
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
17
g
19
%
Protein
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
819
IU
16
%
Vitamin C
7
mg
8
%
Calcium
7
mg
1
%
Iron
4
mg
22
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
