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The finished and decorated Heart Shaped Rice Krispie Treats.
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Heart Shaped Rice Krispie Treats

These Heart Shaped Rice Krispie Treats are fun and festive Valentine’s Day treats that are just as fun to make as they are to eat!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Setting Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: no bake, rice krispies, valentines
Servings: 20 people
Calories: 208kcal
Author: An Easy Budget Recipes Original!
Cost: $7.29

Equipment

  • saucepan
  • Wooden mixing spoon
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • 10x15 rimmed baking sheet
  • Heart cookie cutting
  • Microwave-safe bowl

Ingredients

RICE KRISPIE TREATS:

  • 4 Tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 12 oz bag marshmallows about 40 regular size
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 6 cups Rice Krispie cereal

DECORATIONS:

  • 16 oz container store-bought white frosting
  • ¼ teaspoon pink food coloring
  • ¼ teaspoon red food coloring
  • 3 Tablespoons Valentine’s sprinkles
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Instructions

MAKE RICE KRISPIE TREATS:

  • In a large, heavy-bottom saucepan, melt butter.
  • Add marshmallows and cook over medium-low heat until completely melted, stirring often.
  • Stir in vanilla extract.
  • Add marshmallow mixture to cereal and stir until combined well.
  • Spread evenly into a 10x15 rimmed baking sheet.
  • Let set for about 5 minutes. You want the mixture to be set but easy to cut with cookie cutters.
  • Cut out with heart-shaped cookie cutters, and place on a separate baking sheet.

DECORATE:

  • Divide half of the frosting into separate bowls.
  • Melt in the microwave for 15 seconds, and stir until smooth.
  • Color the frosting with pink and red food coloring.
  • Transfer frosting to a squeeze bottle, or dip the heart into the bowl to coat the edge or front.
  • Drizzle or spread with frosting and Immediately add sprinkles.

SET AND SERVE:

  • Let the frosting and sprinkles set for about 30 minutes.
  • Serve and enjoy.

Notes

Using store-bought frosting is best for this recipe because it melts easily, making it easy to drizzle, but then it hardens.

Nutrition

Serving: 1treat | Calories: 208kcal | Carbohydrates: 38g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 6mg | Sodium: 100mg | Potassium: 20mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 629IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 2mg | Iron: 3mg