Heart-Shaped Rice Cereal Treats
Sweet, Crispy, and Love-Filled Heart-Shaped Rice Krispie Treats for Valentine’s!
What’s better than a classic Rice Krispie treat? Heart-Shaped Rice Krispie Treats dipped in rich, smooth chocolate and topped with colorful sprinkles! With just a handful of simple ingredients and a few creative touches, you’ll have these festive treats ready in no time.
Get the kids involved! They’ll love shaping the treats into hearts, dipping them into the chocolate, and, of course, making a sprinkle mess (but that’s part of the fun!).
Valentine’s Day may only come once a year, but these chocolate-dipped heart Rice Krispie treats are a year-round crowd-pleaser. Whether for a holiday, a party, or just because, they’re the perfect way to show some love!
Heart Shaped Rice Cereal Treats
Ingredients
- 7 tablespoons butter, divided
- 2 (10-ounce) bags mini marshmallows
- 6 cups rice krispies cereal
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- pinch kosher salt
- Chocolate Coating:
- 1 (12-ounce) bag semi-sweet chocolate chip or candy melts
- 1 teaspoon melted coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, optional
- valentine's sprinkles
Instructions
- Melt 1 tablespoon of butter and brush on the bottom and sides of a 9×13-inch pan. Set aside until ready to use.
- In a large saucepan melt the remaining 6 tablespoons butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Once the marshmallows are smooth, add the vanilla and the salt; stir it. Remove from the heat and immediately add the cereal and stir until well-coated. Quickly transfer mixture to the prepared pan.
- Press the cereal down with a small piece of parchment paper (or wet or buttered hands) to evenly spread out. Cool at room temperature. Once firm, cut into heart shapes using a lightly greased cookie cutter.
- Add the chocolate chips or candy melts and coconut oil to a bowl and stir. Place the bowl in the microwave, and heat in short 30-second bursts, stirring thoroughly between each burst until the chocolate is completely melted; be careful not to overheat, as chocolate can easily burn.
- Dip heart-shaped treats in the melted chocolate and sprinkle away! Let the chocolate set for 30 minutes to 1 hour. Enjoy!