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valentines heart krispies recipe
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Heart Krispies Treats

These Valentine’s Krispies treats are cute as can be! They’re a perfect Valentine’s Day treat for kids and adults. Classic Krispies treats cut out into hearts, then dipped in vanilla-flavored candy coating and topped with sprinkles.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Additional Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: Desserts & Sweet Treats
Cuisine: American
Servings: 9
Calories: 266kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Large spoon
  • 9”x13” baking pan
  • Parchment paper (optional, but makes clean-up easier)
  • Heart cookie cutter

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 10 packages mini marshmallows
  • 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
  • 10 drops red food coloring
  • 1 cup pink candy melts

Instructions

  • Line a baking pan with parchment paper (which makes this recipe easier), or grease the baking pan.
  • Melt the butter in a large pot over low heat.
    3 tbsp butter
  • Add marshmallows and heat until melted, stirring often.
    10 packages mini marshmallows
  • Add the food coloring and stir until the color is solid.
    10 drops red food coloring
  • Add the rice krispies, and stir until combined.
    6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
  • Pour the mixture into the baking pan, and refrigerate for 1 hour to set.
  • Remove the parchment paper with treats from the pan, set it on a counter or cutting board, and use the cookie cutter to cut as many hearts as you can.
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Add candy melts to a small bowl, and heat on high for 30-second intervals in the microwave, stirring between each heating session until fully melted.
    1 cup pink candy melts
  • Dip one side of each heart into the melted candy, and set it on the parchment sheet. Add sprinkles.
  • Transfer to the refrigerator for about 30 minutes until the candy sets.

Notes

The size of the heart cookie cutter will affect the number of treats you can make. Mine was 3 inches.
Use different cereals or add your favorite mix-ins.

Nutrition

Calories: 266kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 166mg | Potassium: 26mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 1358IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 6mg