Valentines Rice Krispie Treats
A classic krispies treats recipe, cut out into hearts, then dipped in vanilla flavored candy coating and topped with sprinkles.
Equipment
- 1 heart shaped cookie cutter 3" size was used for this recipe
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 10 oz bag of mini-marshmallows
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 10 drops red food coloring
- 1 cup pink candy melts
- 1 container Valentine's Day themed sprinkles
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper (makes clean up easier), or grease the baking sheet.
- Melt the butter in a large pot over low heat.
- Add marshmallows to the pot and heat until melted, stirring often.
- Add the food coloring and stir until color is evenly distributed.
- Add the rice krispie cereal and stir until well combined.
- Pour mixture onto the baking sheet and press flat with spoon or spatula, then refrigerate for about 1 hour to set.
- Remove the parchment paper with treats from the baking sheet, and set on a counter top or cutting board, and use the cookie cutter to cut as many hearts as you can.
- Line the baking sheet with another sheet of parchment paper.
- Add cany melts to a small microwave safe bowl, and heat on high for 30 second intervals in the microwave, stirring between each heating session, until fully melted.
- Dip one side of each heart shaped rice krispie treat into the melted candy, set on the parchment paper lined baking sheet, and add sprinkles.
- Transfer baking sheet to the refrigerator to chill for about 30 minutes, until the melted candy sets.
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