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Valentine's Rice Krispie Treats Recipe

Colorful M&Ms and sprinkles make these heart-shaped Valentine’s Rice Krispie Treats festive and fun! I’ve perfected the Rice Krispie treat formula so you can be sure these will be a hit!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Resting Time
1 hr 15 mins
Servings: 10 treats
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 6 Tablespoons salted butter
  • 16 ounces mini marshmallows, divided
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
  • 1 ¼ cup holiday M&M's
  • ¼ cup holiday sprinkles
  • 5 ounces Ghirardelli white chocolate melting wafers, melted

Instructions

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  1. Line a 13x9-inch baking dish with parchment paper. Set it aside.
  2. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Once melted, add in all but 1 cup of the marshmallows. Reduce heat to low and continue stirring until completely melted.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Add the cereal and the remaining 1 cup of marshmallows and gently stir until combined. Fold in 1 cup of the M&M's and all the sprinkles.
  4. Pour into the prepared baking dish. Press GENTLY with your fingertips just until completely spread out. Allow to set one hour.
  5. When treats are set, lift parchment paper out of the pan and place on a cutting board. Using a 3-inch heart shaped cookie cutter, press down firmly to cut shapes. Save the discarded rice krispie treats to snack on!
  6. Drizzle the top of each heart with melted white chocolate and add the remaining 1/4 cup of holiday M&M's (you can even add a pinch of extra sprinkles too). Allow to set about 15 minutes.

Notes

  • Be sure to use fresh marshmallows and cereal. Stale ingredients results in stale treats.
  • I prefer using jimmies (the little log shaped sprinkles). They are soft and look great in these treats. Quins can also be used (these are the flat circles or shaped sprinkles). I would avoid non pareils for this recipe.
  • No cookie cutter? You can buy this heart one on Amazon. Or just cut your bars into squares, that works too!
  • Swap out the holiday candy and sprinkles and cookie cutter shape for any holiday you wish!
  • Store treats in airtight container for up to 7 days.
  • Freeze treats in airtight freezer safe container for up to 30 days.

Nutrition Information

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Nutrition Facts

Serving: 10treats

Amount Per Serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

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