Heart-Shaped Valentine’s Day Rice Krispie Treats
These cute and fun heart-shaped Valentine’s Day rice krispie treats are the perfect Valentine’s Day dessert for kids and adults, too!
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Planning a Valentine’s Day party, or want to festive Valentine’s treats to celebrate the holiday?
Try these cheap and simple heart-shaped Valentine’s Day rice krispie treats!
They look great on a Valentine’s Day dessert table, and they’re the perfect party finger food for both kids and adults.
It’s also an easy enough recipe for kids to make as one of your Valentine’s Day activities.
Everyone will love this crave-worthy Valentine’s Day themed food!
This recipe works because its:
- Quick and easy. It only requires about 15 minutes of active recipe making, while the rest is cooling time.
- Great for a crowd. This recipe makes about 12 hearts, depending on the size pan and cookie cutter you use, but you can easily double or triple it for more!
- Easy enough for kids to make. Rice Krispies are a classic treat for kid’s to make, and this recipe is no exception! It’s a great way to have festive fun with little ones!
Step-by-Step Instructions
Line an 8×8 or 9×9 baking dish with parchment paper or lightly coat it with nonstick spray. Set aside.
In a large pot, melt 4 tablespoons butter over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally so it doesn’t brown.
Add 1 (10 oz) bag mini marshmallows to the pot and continue stirring until they melt completely.
Once melted, remove the pot from heat and add a few drops of red or pink gel food coloring. Stir until the color is fully mixed in and you reach your desired pink shade.
Pour in 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal and gently fold everything together until fully coated. Optional: fold in 1-2 cups additional mini marshmallows for visible marshmallow pockets.
Transfer the mixture into the prepared pan. Lightly spray your hands with cooking spray or use a piece of parchment paper to gently press and flatten the mixture evenly without compacting it too firmly—this keeps them soft.
Allow the treats to cool for at least 30 minutes so they firm up enough for cutting.
Lift the slab from the pan and place it on a cutting board. Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out as many hearts as possible.
Enjoy immediately, or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Recipe Tips and Substitutions
Tips and Tricks
- Make them extra thick: Press the mixture into a loaf pan or double the recipe in a 9×13 pan.
- Prevent sticking: Spray your cookie cutter lightly with nonstick spray before cutting hearts.
- For ultra-soft treats: Remove the marshmallows from heat as soon as they melt—overheating makes the treats firm.
- Sprinkle strategy: Add sprinkles after pressing but before fully cooling so they adhere well.
Variations
- Strawberry version: Add 1–2 tablespoons of freeze-dried strawberry powder to the melted marshmallows.
- White chocolate drizzle: Melt white chocolate and drizzle over the heart shapes once cooled.
More Like This
If you liked these Valentine’s Day rice krispie treats, you’ll love these soft and festive Valentine’s Day chocolate crepes for breakfast or brunch!
And, you have to try these cute Valentine’s Desserts for a Crowd, easy Galentine’s Brunch Ideas, Valentine’s Dessert Heart Pizza, and homemade Strawberry Cream Cheese Muffins!
FAQs
Yes—just keep in mind they take longer to melt. Use the same weight (10 oz).
A 2–3 inch heart cutter gives you sturdy, thick treats that look similar to the photo.
Absolutely! Use a 9×13 pan and increase the cooling time before cutting.
Ingredients
Method
- Line an 8×8 or 9×9 baking dish with parchment paper or lightly coat it with nonstick spray. Set aside.
- In a large pot, melt butter over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally so it doesn’t brown.
- Add the mini marshmallows to the pot and continue stirring until they melt completely.
- Once melted, remove the pot from heat and add a few drops of red or pink gel food coloring. Stir until the color is fully mixed in and you reach your desired pink shade.
- Pour in the cereal and gently fold everything together until fully coated. If you want extra marshmallows, fold them in now.
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared pan. Lightly spray your hands with cooking spray or use a piece of parchment paper to gently press and flatten the mixture evenly without compacting it too firmly—this keeps them soft.
- Allow the treats to cool for at least 30 minutes so they firm up enough for cutting.
- Lift the slab from the pan and place it on a cutting board. Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out as many hearts as possible.Optional: Gently press festive sprinkles onto the surface while they are still slightly tacky.
- Enjoy immediately, or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
