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Valentines Day Rice Crispy Treats

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Valentine Rice Krispie Treats

Valentine Rice Crispy Treats

Stephanie Gallagher

Valentines Day Rice Crispy Treats

Need to bring something to the school Valentine's Day party? These rice crispy treats are the perfect snack. Everyone loves rice crispy treats, and if you make yours with raspberry marshmallows, they'll even be a festive pink color!

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Ingredients:

  • 3 Tbsp. butter
  • 4 cups mini marshmallows (or raspberry marshmallows)
  • 6 cups crispy rice cereal
  • red gel icing
  • pink sugar

Preparation:

  1. Spray a 15 x 10" pan with cooking spray.

  2. In a large saucepan, melt butter and marshmallows over medium heat, stirring frequently.

  3. When the mixture is completely melted, remove from heat and stir in the cereal. Hint: Spray a silicone spatula with cooking spray to make it easier to work with.

  4. Spread mixture out evenly into prepared pan. Let cool completely.

  5. Cut into heart shapes with a cookie cutter. Outline the hearts with red gel icing. Sprinkle with pink sugar.
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