As part of the 12 recipes in 12 months blogging group that I am in, I had to come up with a fun heart shaped recipe for today. I had grand plans for today’s 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…between being swamped with work before spending a week in Kissimmee during the launch of the Rock Your Vacation Instagram Contest and playing catch up when I got home, I ended up going the super simple route for our February recipe! This Valentine’s Day Rice Crispy 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!
Valentine Rice Crispy Treats
Ingredients
40 marshmallows
4 Tbs. Butter
6 C. Rice Krispies (or off-brand rice cereal)
Red food coloring
Heart shaped cookie cutters
Wilton Pink and White Candy Melts
Wilton Valentine nonpareils sprinkles
Non-stick spray
Candy sticks **optional
Directions
Spray 9×13 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 into 9×13 pan and press down evenly with wax paper (mixture will be sticky) or with the back of a large spoon. 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 with the White Candy Melts. Sprinkle with Valentine nonpareils
Still hungry for more heart-shaped goodies? Check out the other 11 delicious recipes by my friends!
Easy Chocolate Caramel Pretzel Hearts from Choosing Love
Sweetheart Popcorn from A Night Owl
Queen of Hearts Chex Mix from Bless This Mess
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
Raspberry Cream Tart from A Little Claireification
Rice Crispy Hearts from The Rebel Chick
Nutella Filled Conversation Hearts from Million Moments
Stephanie says
February 12, 2014 at 10:15 amThese are too cute! I bet I could eat a who batch of these all by myself!
Vanessa says
February 12, 2014 at 2:44 pmSuper cute treat!!
Robin (Masshole Mommy) says
February 12, 2014 at 4:13 pmThose came out awesome and how easy is that? I think even I could make them and not totally mess them up 🙂
Mandy says
February 12, 2014 at 4:43 pmI love how these are unique rice crispy treats because they are candy coated. And so pretty!
Shop with Me Mama says
February 12, 2014 at 5:00 pmThose are not only absolutely ADORABLE, they look soooo yummy too! I am definitely going to make these with my little ones! Thanks!
Liz says
February 12, 2014 at 5:08 pmI really like the half dipped ones. These are so pretty and I have no doubt they taste delicious!
Isabella Grey says
February 12, 2014 at 5:17 pmI 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 says
February 12, 2014 at 6:53 pmThese are so cute! Rice Krispie treats are a favorite at our house but mine are not cute!
Rachael says
February 12, 2014 at 7:24 pmI love Rice Crispy Treats! These are perfect for Valentine’s Day. Love the pink & white.
Lindsey says
February 12, 2014 at 7:29 pmCandy melt – a genius addition! I can use this for my #disneyside party coming up!
Brandie says
February 12, 2014 at 9:26 pmWell, 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 says
February 12, 2014 at 9:36 pmVery cute teat… so creative. And I love the recipe round-up. Makes me wish I was more creative in the kitchen.
Jaime says
February 12, 2014 at 9:37 pmThese are very cute and would be great on Friday! Rice crispy treats are one of my favorite splurges.
Krystal says
February 12, 2014 at 9:39 pmLooks awesome! Great idea for coworkers too.
Shell says
February 12, 2014 at 9:43 pmI love rice crispy treats. Dipping them in the melts make them sound even better!
brett says
February 12, 2014 at 11:03 pmquick, easy and delicious. you almost forgot that. I love rkt. too much I think.
Sarah Heppell says
February 12, 2014 at 11:06 pmOhhh! 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) says
February 12, 2014 at 11:11 pmOh 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 says
February 13, 2014 at 8:37 amWhat a great recipe and a delicious looking Valentine’s treat. Thanks for sharing!
Ourfamilyworld says
February 13, 2014 at 9:48 amSuch a cute idea and so simple.
Melanie S. says
February 13, 2014 at 10:33 amMmmmmmm. Rice Krispie treats are so good, and these are perfect for the holiday. Great idea.
Sue says
February 13, 2014 at 10:41 amFor a quick recipe, they sure do look cute! I love that you covered them with chocolate and sprinkles. I would make these myself.
Claire says
February 13, 2014 at 10:55 amThese turned out so cute- I love that they are dipped. Pinned!
Bekki says
February 13, 2014 at 10:58 amI have been pondering on what kind of treat to make for the kids tomorrow! This looks easy and they will love it!
Wendy says
February 13, 2014 at 12:36 pmToo cute! I’m such a sucker for rice krispies treats!
Crystal says
February 13, 2014 at 12:44 pmThis looks like a great idea to do with the kiddos! Super cute and I bet it’s delicious!
Melanie says
February 13, 2014 at 1:28 pmLove that you dipped them! They look so delicious.
Candy Olivares says
February 13, 2014 at 2:49 pmNot 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 says
February 13, 2014 at 4:46 pmThese look awesome! And I bet they are amazing!
Ashley M says
February 13, 2014 at 5:49 pmThose are super cute. I like that the frosting is only on half.
Paige says
February 13, 2014 at 7:24 pmThose look so good! I love how cute they are!
angela says
February 13, 2014 at 8:36 pmi love this idea. in my house valentine is more abt the kids and they will love these.
Betsy says
February 13, 2014 at 8:52 pmWords to live by “you can never go wrong with rice krispie treats” Amen Sista!
Christina S says
February 13, 2014 at 9:16 pmThese are adorable! And they don’t look too time consuming- something I look for!
Jamie says
February 13, 2014 at 11:08 pmOh yum, we don’t celebrate valentines but I can see me making these for my kids!
Dawn says
February 14, 2014 at 12:39 amI love Rice Krispie treats. But I haven’t had any in forever!
Jennifer Bullock {MommyBKnowsBest} says
February 14, 2014 at 2:47 pmYou had me at Quick and Easy!!! Love these treats. Happy Valentine’s Day.
Melissa says
February 14, 2014 at 10:54 pmOh, these look so delicious! So festive too!
Liza says
February 14, 2014 at 11:47 pmI love that you dipped them! It gives a regular Rice Krispies treats a fun twist.