Valentine's Rice Krispie Treats
A fun and easy way to make heart-shaped Rice Krispie treats, perfect for Valentine's Day celebrations.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 6 Tablespoons salted butter
- 16 ounces mini marshmallows, divided Use regular marshmallows if mini are not available.
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 1/4 cup holiday M&M's Can be substituted with other colors for different occasions.
- 1/4 cup holiday sprinkles Use different colors for variations.
- 5 ounces Ghirardelli white chocolate melting wafers (melted) Can be replaced with milk or dark chocolate.
Instructions
Preparation
- Line a 13×9-inch baking dish with parchment paper and set it aside.
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, add all but 1 cup of the marshmallows. Reduce the heat to low and stir until completely melted.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Add the cereal and the remaining 1 cup of marshmallows, gently stirring until combined.
- Fold in 1 cup of M&M's and all the sprinkles.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Gently press down with your fingertips to spread it out evenly. Allow to set for one hour.
- Once set, lift the parchment paper out of the pan and place it on a cutting board. Use a 3-inch heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out heart shapes. Save any leftover bits for snacking!
- Drizzle melted white chocolate over each heart and add the remaining 1/4 cup of holiday M&M's. You can also sprinkle a little extra sprinkles on top. Let set for about 15 minutes.
Notes
Store leftover Rice Krispie treats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Best enjoyed within the first few days while they’re still soft and chewy. To enhance flavor, consider varying the sprinkles and M&M's according to seasonal themes.