Valentine's Rice Crispy Treats
Dive into a world of sweet romance with our Valentine's Rice Crispy Treats – an enchanting, easy-to-make treat that's perfect for adding a touch of love to your Valentine's Day. In just a few simple steps, create these heart-shaped delights, brimming with the classic crunch of Rice Krispies, the gooey charm of marshmallows, and adorned with festive M&M's and sprinkles. Ideal for sharing with your loved ones, these treats are sure to capture hearts and tantalize taste buds!
Ingredients
- 5 tablespoons salted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 6 cups mini marshmallows
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 10 ounces Valentine M&M's
- 1/4 cup Valentine sprinkles
Instructions
- Pan Preparation: Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking pan using cooking spray.
- Butter Melting Process: In a large saucepan or Dutch oven, melt the salted butter over a heat setting that ranges from low to medium.
- Enhancing Butter: Blend in vanilla extract and sea salt into the melted butter.
- Marshmallow Integration: Add mini marshmallows to the butter, stirring continuously until completely melted.
- Initial Cereal Mixing: Remove the mixture from heat. Begin combining it with the Rice Krispies cereal, ensuring it's only partially mixed at this stage.
- Adding M&M's and Final Mixing: Fold in the Valentine M&M's and then continue mixing until the cereal, marshmallows, and M&M's are fully integrated.
- Spreading the Mixture: Evenly spread the mixture into the prepared baking pan.
- Adding Sprinkles: While the mixture is still warm, evenly distribute the Valentine sprinkles on top.
- Cutting into Hearts: Once set, use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out the treats, starting from the edges and moving towards the center.
- Serving: The Valentine's Rice Crispy Treats are now ready to be enjoyed!