Description
These Easy Strawberry Rice Krispie Treat Hearts are a fun and festive twist on the classic Rice Krispie treat, perfect for Valentine’s Day! Made with strawberry-flavored marshmallows and shaped into cute heart shapes, these treats are a sweet, no-bake treat to share with loved ones. Simple to make and irresistibly delicious, these treats will be a hit at any Valentine’s celebration!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups Rice Krispies Cereal
- 1 (10 oz) package Strawberry-Flavored Marshmallows
- 3 tbsp Butter
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla Extract (optional)
- Red or Pink Sprinkles (optional, for decoration)
- Cooking Spray (for greasing)
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan:
- Lightly grease a baking pan (8×8-inch or 9×9-inch works well) with cooking spray, or line the pan with parchment paper for easy removal later.
- Melt the Marshmallows:
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Once the butter is melted, add the strawberry-flavored marshmallows and stir until fully melted and smooth. If desired, add 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla extract for extra flavor.
- Mix with Cereal:
- Once the marshmallows are melted, remove the saucepan from the heat.
- Immediately add the Rice Krispies cereal to the marshmallow mixture and stir until the cereal is fully coated.
- Press Into the Pan:
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pan. Press it down firmly using a spatula or your hands (lightly greased with butter or cooking spray) to create an even layer.
- Cool and Cut into Hearts:
- Allow the Rice Krispie treats to cool in the pan for about 10-15 minutes.
- Once slightly cooled, use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut the treats into heart shapes. If the mixture is too sticky, lightly grease the cookie cutter with cooking spray.
- Decorate (Optional):
- Once the heart shapes are cut out, you can decorate with red or pink sprinkles for an extra festive touch.
- Serve:
- Serve the heart-shaped treats immediately, or store them in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Notes
- If you can’t find strawberry-flavored marshmallows, you can use regular marshmallows and add a few drops of red food coloring to achieve the pink color.
- These treats are also perfect for kids to help with! Let them press the mixture into the pan and cut out the hearts.
- For an extra touch, drizzle melted white chocolate over the hearts or dip the edges in melted chocolate and then sprinkle with festive decorations.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 heart
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg