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Valentine's Rice Krispie Treats
Surprise your sweetheart or your family with these adorable Rice Krispie treats just like the classic version but with the surprise element of red velvet cake and a vibrant red coloring!
Prep Time
10 mins
Additional Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 16 treats
Calories: 200 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 10 oz mini marshmallows
- ½ cup butter
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 cup red velvet cake mix
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅓ cup white chocolate chips
- red gel food coloring taste free
Instructions
- Line a 13x9 pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper and the rub with butter or spray with cooking spray.
- Place the marshmallows and butter in a large pot and heat on the stove on medium heat until completely melted. Be sure to stir continuously.
- Remove the pot from the stove and stir in the cake mix and vanilla until combined completely.
- Add ½ teaspoon of red food coloring and stir to combine. Add in more food coloring to get your desired color.
- Add the rice krispie cereal and stir to coat completely. The mixture will be very thick.
- Pour the thick mixture into the lined dish and press evenly into the corners. (use a wooden spoon or fingers if preferred)
- Let stand until completely cooled (approximately 20 minutes)
- Remove from the pan by lifting by the parchment paper.
- Cut into rectangles or use a heart shaped cookie cutter if desired.
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Notes
- Store in an airtight container for 2-3 days at room temperature. up to 4-5 days if stored in the refrigerator.
- Use any cookie cutter shape you'd like.
- Use 4 cups of mini marshmallows.
- Substitute 7 ounce jar marshmallow crème for marshmallows.
- To freeze, separate layers with parchment paper or wax paper and place in a freezer safe plastic bag or container for up to a month.
- To make in the microwave:Add marshmallows and butter to a microwave-safe bowl.Cook for 2 minutes.Stir continuously until smooth.Then add in the cake mix, vanilla and stir to combine.Add in ½ teaspoon red food coloring and stir to combine well.Press into prepared pan.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1bar
Calories
200kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
31g
(10%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
8g
(12%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
16mg
(5%)
Sodium
185mg
(8%)
Potassium
52mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
16g
(32%)
Vitamin A
877IU
(18%)
Vitamin C
7mg
(8%)
Calcium
21mg
(2%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16treats
Amount Per Serving
Calories 200
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1bar | |
| Calories | 200kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 185mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 52mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 877IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.