These Heart-Shaped Rice Krispie Treats are the perfect "I Love You" Valentine's Day treat! Not only are these crispy treats delicious but they are also easy to make!
Looking for another great holiday treat? Make Pretzel Valentine Treats - these are the perfect salty/sweet treat!
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Why you'll love this recipe
✔️ Perfect treat, festive, fun and so easy to make.
✔️ An excellent no-bake Valentine's dessert recipe.
✔️ A classic recipe that the entire family loves.
Ingredients
For the exact measurements, please refer to the printable recipe card at the bottom of this post.
- 3 tablespoons of butter - use real butter rather than margarine.
- marshmallows - you can use regular or mini marshmallows.
- six cups of Rice Krispie cereal - the real thing or the generic brands.
- sprinkles - festive colored Valentine's Day sprinkles.
Instructions
This is an overview of the instructions for the Rice Krispie Treats recipe. For the complete directions just scroll down to the bottom!
- Prepare 13x9x2 inch cake pan, spray with non stick cooking spray, line with parchment paper, set aside.
- In large saucepan over low heat melt butter
- Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat.
- Add the crispy cereal to the melted marshmallow mixture. Stir until well coated. Add in a little more than half the sprinkles, mix again.
- Using buttered spatula or wax paper evenly press mixture into baking dish. Spread remaining sprinkles over the top of the Rice Krispie treats. Allow to cool completely.
Pro Tip - clip the parchment paper with butterfly clips, it will secure it well and make its super easy to remove the Rice Krispies from the pan.
- Carefully remove candy from pan, cut into heart shaped treats.
- Shape scrapes back together and cut additional Heart Shaped Rice Krispie Treats.
Equipment
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- 13x9x2 cake pan
- Parchment paper
- Measuring cup
- Heart-shaped cookie cutters - this set has several options starting with a small heart and graduating to large cookie cutters. These are great!
FAQ's
Yes! These homemade treats can be frozen for up to 3 months.
These easy treats will stay fresh for up to one week if kept in an airtight container at room temperature.
I've found that the u0022jimmie-styleu0022 sprinkles work best, but you can use any sprinkles you like!
Tips
- You can use regular or mini marshmallows, I find that regular marshmallows give the best results.
- You can use any brand of crispy cereals, generic brands work great!
- If you are using your hands to press the rice krispies down into the cake pan, spray your hands with cooking spray first.
- Make a double batch of these valentine treats, they are sure to go fast!
- Can't find any sprinkles? Add pink or violet food coloring to the marshmallow mixture - gorgeous!
After you cut out all the heart shapes, press the edges and leftovers together and flatten - just like you would when you're making cut out cookies.
Reshape and cut out more heart shaped valentine treats!
Variations
- Adding a little bit of food coloring really makes these rice krispies treats festive and fun!
- You can use any type of sprinkles you like to decorate the top, common Valentine's day colors are red, pink, white, and/or silver.
- You can add chopped nuts to the top while they are still soft for a little extra crunch!
- For some extra added flavor top with peanut butter chips or chocolate chips.
- Dip the treats in melted chocolate or candy coating - yum! White chocolate chips or dark chocolate, pink candy melts - all festive and fun!
- Place them on a lollipop stick and make Rice Krispie pops! Wrap individually for gift giving.
Storage
Store these delicious treats for up to one week at room temperature. Be sure to keep the treats covered with plastic wrap or place in an air tight container.
Freeze up to three months.
Related recipes
Some of my favorite no bake treats are:
- Homemade Buckeyes are rich and chocolatey and filled with a creamy peanut butter filling.
- Chocolate Covered Cashews are rich and nutty, you can never go wrong with chocolate for a Valentine's Day dessert.
- Valentine Cake Pops - I bet you can't eat just one!
- No Bake Lemon Ice Box Pie - this amazing treat couldn't be easier to make!
- Super simple Pretzel M&M Hugs are tasty and customizable for any holiday!
Serve with
Make a delicious valentine meal by serving;
- This Chicken Alfredo Stuffed Shells are a creamy and cheesy dish that is perfect for Valentine's Day.
- Steamed Brussel Sprouts are fresh, delicious and so healthy.
- Rolls from Frozen Bread Dough are soft, flaky and make for a perfect side dish.
- Italian Sausage Potato Soup is a flavorful way to start any meal.
And of course finish your meal with these delicious treats!
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Heart Shaped Rice Krispsie Treats
Equipment
- Heart Shaped Cookie Cutters
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 10 ounce package marshmallows about 40 or 4 cups mini marshmallows
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- ¼ cup sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare 13x9x2 inch cake pan, spray with non-stick coating, line with parchment paper, set aside.
- In large saucepan over low heat melt butter.
- Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat.
- Add the crispy cereal into the marshmallow butter mixture. Stir until well coated. Add in a little more than half the sprinkles, mix again.
- Using buttered spatula or wax paper evenly press mixture into baking dish. Spread remaining sprinkles over the top of the Rice Krispie treats. Allow to cool completely.
- Carefully remove treats from pan, cut into heart shaped treats.
- Take scrapes, push back together and flatten, using cookie cutters, cut into additional treats. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- You can use regular or mini marshmallows, I find that regular marshmallows give the best results.
- You can use any brand of crispy cereals, generic brands work great!
- If you are using your hands to press the rice krispies down into the cake pan, spray your hands with cooking spray first.
- Make a double batch of these valentine treats, they are sure to go fast!
- Can't find any sprinkles? Add pink or violet food coloring to the marshmallow mixture - gorgeous!
