Our Valentine Krispie Treats are delightful and festive treats perfect for celebrating the season of love. These easy Valentine treats are made with gooey marshmallows, crispy rice cereal, dipped in festive candy melts!
Whether you're looking to surprise your sweetheart or indulge in a tasty treat yourself, Valentine Krispie Treats are sure to bring joy and happiness to your Valentine's Day celebration.
They are shaped into heart shapes and adorned with colorful sprinkles, adding an extra touch of sweetness.
Why We Love These Easy Valentine Krispie Treats
I had to come up with a fun heart shaped recipe for today. I had grand plans for today's Valentine's Day Dessert recipe...heart shaped red velvet whoopie pies, heart shaped pancakes with fresh strawberries and whipped cream...you get the picture!
Unfortunately, my imagination was much larger than the free space in my schedule! I ended up going the super simple route for our February recipe!
This Valentine Krispie Treats Recipe is super easy to make and who doesn't love Rice Crispy Treats?
Seriously, you just can't go wrong with Rice Crispy Treats! I am going to have to make another batch for this upcoming weekend!
Are you looking for more Valentine's Day Recipes?
We have lots of super fun Valentine's Day Recipes on the blog like this easy Valentines Krispie Treats! Ranging from breakfast foods to decadent desserts, we have something for everyone, just check out these favorite recipes, like this Valentine’s Day Mini Cheesecake Parfaits Recipe!
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How to Make Valentine Krispie Treats
Ingredients in Valentine Krispie Treats
- 40 marshmallows
- 4 Tbs. Butter
- 6 C. Rice Krispies (or off-brand rice cereal)
- Red food coloring
- Heart shaped cookie cutters
- Wilton White Candy Melts
- Wilton Valentine nonpareils sprinkles
- Non-stick spray
- Candy sticks **optional
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Tips for Making the Best Valentine Krispie Treats
Spray 9x13 pan with non-stick spray.
In a large pan melt butter and marshmallows on low heat. Once the mixture is smooth add several drops of Red food coloring and stir.
Once marshmallow and butter mixture is pink, stir in the 6 cups of rice cereal and coat completely.
Pour your Rice Krispie Treats mixture into the 9x13 pan and press down evenly with wax paper (mixture will be sticky) or with the back of a large spoon.
Give it a bit to harden up - 10 minutes should do the trick! You can also throw the entire pan into the fridge for about 5 minutes.
Once your Valentine Krispie Treats is hardened, use the cookie cutters to cut out the hearts and set aside.
*If desired put the treats onto the candy sticks BEFORE dipping in the chocolates.
Melt the White Candy Melts in a microwave safe bowl in 30 second increments stirring until melted. Let cool 1-2 minutes.
Dip the Heart shaped Valentine treats into the chocolate one at a time and set aside.
Finally, sprinkle with Valentine nonpareils!
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Valentine Krispie Treats
Equipment
- Heart shaped cookie cutters
Ingredients
- 40 marshmallows
- 4 Tbs. Butter
- 6 C. Rice Krispies or off-brand rice cereal
- Red food coloring
- Wilton White Candy Melts
- Wilton Valentine nonpareils sprinkles
- Non-stick spray
- Candy sticks **optional
Instructions
- Spray 9x13 pan with non-stick spray.
- In a large pan melt butter and marshmallows on low heat. Once the mixture is smooth add several drops of Red food coloring and stir.
- Once marshmallow and butter mixture is pink, stir in the 6 cups of rice cereal and coat completely.
- Pour your Rice Krispie Treats mixture into the 9x13 pan and press down evenly with wax paper (mixture will be sticky) or with the back of a large spoon.
- Give it a bit to harden up - 10 minutes should do the trick! You can also throw the entire pan into the fridge for about 5 minutes.
- Once your Valentine Krispie Treats is hardened, use the cookie cutters to cut out the hearts and set aside.
- Melt the Pink Candy Melts in a microwave safe bowl in 30 second increments stirring until melted. Let cool 1-2 minutes.
- Dip the Heart shaped Valentine treats into the chocolate one at a time and set aside.
- Repeat this process with the White Candy Melts.
- Finally, sprinkle with Valentine nonpareils!
Notes
Still hungry for more heart-shaped goodies? Check out the other delicious recipes by my friends!
- Sweetheart Popcorn from A Night Owl
- Valentine's Jello Popcorn Balls from Mom Endeavors
- Valentine's Chocolate Chip Cookies from Around My Family Table
- Heart Shaped Pretzels from Betsy Life
- Lemon Ricotta Pancakes with Strawberry Maple Syrup from Eat Your Heart Out
- Heart Shaped Strawberry Shortcake from See Vanessa Craft
- Mini Heart-Shaped Monkey Bread from Home Cooking Memories
- Nutella Filled Conversation Hearts from Million Moments
Stephanie
These are too cute! I bet I could eat a who batch of these all by myself!
Vanessa
Super cute treat!!
Robin (Masshole Mommy)
Those came out awesome and how easy is that? I think even I could make them and not totally mess them up 🙂
Mandy
I love how these are unique rice crispy treats because they are candy coated. And so pretty!
Shop with Me Mama
Those are not only absolutely ADORABLE, they look soooo yummy too! I am definitely going to make these with my little ones! Thanks!
Liz
I really like the half dipped ones. These are so pretty and I have no doubt they taste delicious!
Isabella Grey
I made something similar to these last year for an office party, and there were a MASSIVE hit! I never thought of coating the outside with chocolate though, good touch!
Robyn
These are so cute! Rice Krispie treats are a favorite at our house but mine are not cute!
Rachael
I love Rice Crispy Treats! These are perfect for Valentine's Day. Love the pink & white.
Lindsey
Candy melt - a genius addition! I can use this for my #disneyside party coming up!
Brandie
Well, rice crispy treats are pretty awesome all by themselves, but I think I'd like one of these even better! So pretty with all the sprinkles.
Katy Rawson
Very cute teat... so creative. And I love the recipe round-up. Makes me wish I was more creative in the kitchen.
Jaime
These are very cute and would be great on Friday! Rice crispy treats are one of my favorite splurges.
Krystal
Looks awesome! Great idea for coworkers too.
Shell
I love rice crispy treats. Dipping them in the melts make them sound even better!
brett
quick, easy and delicious. you almost forgot that. I love rkt. too much I think.
Sarah Heppell
Ohhh! I love the red/pink color it turned with the red food coloring!! I'm not a fan of white chocolate but maybe it'd look cute with milk chocolate?
Susanna Barbee (Zealous Mom)
Oh my! These look beyond sinful. I have loved rice crispy treats since I can remember. I taste my childhood when I take a bite of one. So yummy.
Tracey
What a great recipe and a delicious looking Valentine's treat. Thanks for sharing!
Ourfamilyworld
Such a cute idea and so simple.
Melanie S.
Mmmmmmm. Rice Krispie treats are so good, and these are perfect for the holiday. Great idea.
Sue
For a quick recipe, they sure do look cute! I love that you covered them with chocolate and sprinkles. I would make these myself.
Claire
These turned out so cute- I love that they are dipped. Pinned!
Bekki
I have been pondering on what kind of treat to make for the kids tomorrow! This looks easy and they will love it!
Wendy
Too cute! I'm such a sucker for rice krispies treats!
Crystal
This looks like a great idea to do with the kiddos! Super cute and I bet it's delicious!
Melanie
Love that you dipped them! They look so delicious.
Candy Olivares
Not going to beleive this.. I just made my first batch of RK treats ever last night!! Yours look amazing!! I will try and get fancy with them in a few years. LOL
katherine bartlett
These look awesome! And I bet they are amazing!
Ashley M
Those are super cute. I like that the frosting is only on half.
Paige
Those look so good! I love how cute they are!
angela
i love this idea. in my house valentine is more abt the kids and they will love these.
Betsy
Words to live by "you can never go wrong with rice krispie treats" Amen Sista!
Christina S
These are adorable! And they don't look too time consuming- something I look for!
Jamie
Oh yum, we don't celebrate valentines but I can see me making these for my kids!
Dawn
I love Rice Krispie treats. But I haven't had any in forever!
Jennifer Bullock {MommyBKnowsBest}
You had me at Quick and Easy!!! Love these treats. Happy Valentine's Day.
Melissa
Oh, these look so delicious! So festive too!
Liza
I love that you dipped them! It gives a regular Rice Krispies treats a fun twist.