Valentine's Rice Crispy Treats
A fun and easy treat to make for your loved ones, featuring gooey marshmallows, crispy cereal, and festive Valentine-themed candies.
Ingredients
For the treats
- 5 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 6 cups mini marshmallows Use fresh marshmallows for best results.
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 10 ounces Valentine M&M's Feel free to use regular M&M's if desired.
- 1/4 cup Valentine sprinkles Use different colors or shapes if preferred.
Instructions
Preparation
- Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking pan using cooking spray.
- In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, melt the salted butter over a heat setting that ranges from low to medium.
- Blend in vanilla extract and sea salt into the melted butter.
- Add mini marshmallows to the butter, stirring continuously until completely melted.
- Remove the mixture from heat. Begin combining it with the Rice Krispies cereal, ensuring it’s only partially mixed at this stage.
- Fold in the Valentine M&M's and then continue mixing until the cereal, marshmallows, and M&M's are fully integrated.
- Evenly spread the mixture into the prepared baking pan.
- While the mixture is still warm, evenly distribute the Valentine sprinkles on top.
- Once set, use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out the treats, starting from the edges and moving towards the center.
Serving
- Serve these treats on a colorful plate or gift them in a cute box.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 3 to 5 days. If they get hard, microwave for a few seconds to soften.