Valentine's Day Rice Krispie Treats

heart shaped Valentine Rice Krispie treats with sprinkles on a pink plate

5 from 8 votes

Valentine's Day Rice Krispie Treats are heart-shaped Rice Krispies treats decorated with melted candy coating and sprinkles. An easy dessert for Valentine Day!

Prep Time10

Cook Time5

Resting Time20

Total Time35

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Dee

Cost: $10

Ingredients

6 cups Rice Krispies or any crisp rice cereal
10 oz marshmallows
5 tablespoons butter
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Valentine sprinkles

Instructions

Melt marshmallows and butter in large microwaveable bowl in microwave in 30 second increments, stirring after each 30-second increment until melted
When marshmallows are melted, stir in the vanilla extract. Stir in the cereal, one cup at a time, and mix well.
When the cereal is fully mixed with the marshmallows, mix in sprinkles, and spread onto a baking sheet lined with wax paper
When the mixture is slightly cool, press the cookie cutter firmly into the cereal until you reach the bottom of the baking sheet. Transfer the heart-shaped cereal treat to another lined baking sheet, and repeat the process
Optional -- drizzle melted white chocolate over the Rice Krispies hearts and add additional sprinkles

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Notes

Recipe can be made on stovetop or in microwave.

You can use any size marshmallows as long as you use 10 ounces. Use 6 cups mini marshmallows, or about 40 or regular marshmallows or 10 oz jumbo marshmallows, about 15.

Allow treats to cool down before cutting into shapes.

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