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Valentine Rice Krispie Treats

Soft, chewy and festive Rice Krispie Treats
FromScratchBaking.net
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Gluten-Free, Holiday And Seasonal, Nut-Free, Peanut-Free, Rice Krispies, Snacks, Tree Nut-Free, Valentines Day
Servings: 12 treats

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp (25g) butter
  • 1 cup (138g) marshmallow creme
  • 3 cups (91g) rice cereal
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • gel food coloring optional
  • red, white and/or pink sprinkles optional
  • vanilla candy coating optional

Instructions

  • Line an 8x8” pan with parchment or spray with cooking spray. Set aside.
  • In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt the butter and marshmallow creme in 15-30 second intervals, stirring in between, until smooth.
  • If coloring treats, add one drop of food coloring for a light color or more for a darker color to the marshmallow/butter mixture. Stir.
  • Add vanilla and cereal. Stir gently to mix.
  • If using, add sprinkles to the mixture and stir.
  • Place mixture into your prepared pan. With damp hands, press the mixture into the pan. Add additional sprinkles on top of the treats.
  • Let cool on the counter for about 30 minutes.
  • Once cooled, remove from the pan and cut into 2” squares. Or, take heart-shaped cookie cutters and cut into shapes.
  • Optional: Melt some vanilla candy coating and place into a piping bag. Drizzle lines across each Rice Krispie treat and add some sprinkles to the top before the candy coating hardens.
  • Wrap and store on the counter for up to two days or freeze for up to six weeks.