Valentine Rice Krispie Treat Recipe
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Description
Valentine's Day is a perfect time to make some delicious treats for your loved ones. A Valentine Rice Krispie Treat is a fun and easy recipe to make with your significant other, friends or children. This recipe is perfect for those who want to make something quick and easy, yet still want to impress their loved ones.Prep Time
The prep time for this recipe is 10 minutes.Cook Time
The cook time for this recipe is 10 minutes.Ingredients
- 6 cups of Rice Krispies cereal
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 package of mini marshmallows (10 oz)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Red food coloring
- Heart-shaped cookie cutter
- Non-stick cooking spray
- Sprinkles (optional)
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Medium saucepan
- Wooden spoon or spatula
- 9x13 inch baking dish
Method
- Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
- Add the mini marshmallows to the saucepan and stir until they are completely melted and smooth.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract and a few drops of red food coloring until it turns pink.
- Add the Rice Krispies cereal to the saucepan and stir until the cereal is evenly coated.
- Pour the mixture into the greased baking dish and press it down with a spatula or your hands.
- Let the mixture cool for 10 minutes.
- Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out the Rice Krispie treats and place them on a plate.
- If desired, add some sprinkles on top of the treats for an extra festive touch.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- You can use any shape of cookie cutter that you have on hand.
- If you want a deeper shade of pink, add more food coloring until you reach your desired color.
- If the mixture is too sticky when pressing it down into the baking dish, you can spray your hands with non-stick cooking spray.
- If you want to make these treats ahead of time, store them in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Info
- Calories: 150
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fat: 3g
- Protein: 1g
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 110mg
Recipe Tips
- Add some melted chocolate on top of the treats for an extra layer of flavor.
- You can also make these treats with other cereals, such as Fruity Pebbles or Cocoa Krispies.
- If you don't have a heart-shaped cookie cutter, you can use a knife to cut the treats into squares or use another shape of cookie cutter.
- You can also create a fun and festive display by arranging the treats on a platter and adding some fresh berries or other Valentine's Day decorations.
Enjoy making this delicious and festive Valentine Rice Krispie Treat with your loved ones. Happy Valentine's Day!
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