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Chocolate Dipped Krispie Treats {Heart Shaped!}

Balanced, flavorful, and enjoyable—this recipe has it all.

Prep Time
25 mins
Cook Time
25 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 24 Treats
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 3 tablespoons butter plus extra for buttering pans
  • 1 (10-ounce) 1 (10-ounce) package regular marshmallows or 4 cups miniature marshmallows
  • 6 6 cups crisp rice cereal
  • 12 12 ounces semisweet chocolate baking chocolate or chocolate chips
  • Valentine's sprinkles

Instructions

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  1. Butter a large (11X17-inch) rimmed baking sheet or two 9X13-inch pans. Set aside.
  2. In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the marshmallows and stir until melted and smooth. Remove from the heat and stir in the rice krispies. Press the mixture into the prepared pan(s) and set aside to cool for about an hour.
  3. Using a 2 to 3-inch heart-shaped cookie cutter, press the cutter into the cooled rice krispie treats, removing the heart-shaped treats to a wax paper or parchment paper-lined baking sheet or work space. If you minimize space between the hearts, you should be able to cut out right around 24 hearts. Feel free to do what you like with the extra scraps (we had no trouble coming up with a solution).
  4. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt 12 ounces chocolate chips on 50% power for one minute. Stir. Continue this process until the mixture is melted and smooth but not overheated.
  5. If desired, push a cookie or lollipop stick into the bottom of the rice krispie treats (optional). Holding one side of the rice krispie heart (or using the stick as a handle), dip half of the rice krispie treat into the melted chocolate and then transfer to the wax paper or parchment paper. I alternated between dipping the top half of the treat or either side of the treat. While the chocolate is still warm on the rice krispie heart, sprinkle the festive Valentine (or other) sprinkles onto the chocolate. Let the treats cool completely and the chocolate harden before serving, about 1-2 hours.
  6. Cover in an airtight container to store (they are best eaten within 24 hours).

Notes

  • Video Tip: here's a quick video tip on tempering/melting chocolate and another on dipping things in chocolate like a pro.
  • Chocolate: my preferred brand of chocolate is Ghirardelli.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1 Treat Calories 139kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Cholesterol 5mg (2%) Sodium 21mg (1%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 10g (20%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24Treats

Amount Per Serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

Serving 1 Treat
Calories 139kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Cholesterol 5mg 2%
Sodium 21mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 10g 20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.