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Valentine's Day Rice Krispie Treats

Published January 24, 2022. Last Modified January 24, 2022 By Teri

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This is a quick and easy Rice Krispies Treat that's perfect for Valentine's Day with pink-colored Rice Krispies, white chocolate candy topping and sweet X and O sprinkles! Great for a dessert idea or to send along with the kids to school to give to friends!

If you need more dessert ideas, you might want to try our Chocolate Pots de Creme or our Lemon Blueberry Cheesecake Bars!

close up of pink and white Krispie treat with sprinkles on top

Rice Krispie Treats are a classic treat everyone loves

Even though this version is pink with a white chocolate candy coating, they have the flavor of your basic everyday Rice Krispies Treat that everyone loves! We've just changed it up a bit and now it's one of our favorite Valentines Day desserts!

valentines Rice Krispie treats in a line with scattered sprinkles

How to make this recipe

Rice Krispie treats ingredients

Rice Krispie Treat Ingredients

  • butter - I prefer unsalted
  • vanilla extract
  • salt
  • marshmallows
  • red or pink food coloring
  • Rice Krispies cereal or any puffed rice cereal
  • white chocolate candy melts
  • sprinkles

Step by step instructions

melting butter in a pan

Heat butter in a medium-sized pot over low heat until melted.

adding vanilla to melted butter

Add vanilla extract. (You can use imitation vanilla if that's what you have on hand, but I feel real vanilla extract has better flavor.)

adding salt to melted butter

Add salt and mix until vanilla and salt are blended.

adding marshmallows to melted butter

Add marshmallows.

stirring marshmallows until melting

Stir until marshmallows are mostly melted. Keep an eye on the mixture so it doesn't burn. Don't walk away from this!

adding food coloring to melted marshmallow mixture

Add food coloring a tiny bit at a time until you get the desired color. I only had red, but I knew I could still get a pink color by only using a small amount. Mix together until there are no streaks of color left.

I like to use the Wilton Gel Food Coloring as I think it gives a better color than the drops.

pouring melted marshmallow mixture into Rice Krispies cereal in a bowl

Add the marshmallow mixture to the Rice Krispies cereal in a large bowl and mix thoroughly.

spreading mixed Rice Krispies treat in a pan

Spray a 9" x 13" baking pan with cooking spray for easier removal. Add marshmallow-cereal mixture to pan and spread evenly.

It's also helpful to spray the utensil that you're using to spread the mixture with, with the cooking spray to help prevent it from sticking. You need to work quickly as the mixture is very sticky, and gets more sticky as it cools.

using a brownie cutter pan for the treats

I like to use my brownie cutter pan for these treats. It cuts them evenly and quickly all at once.

Make sure to do it right after spreading, before they set up. Also make sure to spray the cutter with cooking spray to prevent sticking.

melting white chocolate candy in a double boiler

For the candy topping, melt the chocolate chips in a double boiler. All you need for a double boiler is a pan with water brought to a low boil, with a glass bowl placed on top. This helps melt the chocolate at a lower temperature and will keep it from burning and separating.

For the white chocolate candy melts, I like to use the Ghirardelli White Melting Wafers.

dipping Rice Krispie treats in melted chocolate

After the chocolate has melted, dip the tops of the treats it until there is a thin coating of chocolate.

topping treats with valentines day sprinkles

Make sure to add the sprinkles on top after each dip to make sure the sprinkles will stick before the chocolate re-hardens.

I found these adorable X and O Valentine's Day sprinkles or Fancy Sprinkles has a lot of cute choices too.


Why are my Rice Krispies Treats hard?

Make sure you cook the marshmallow mixture over low heat. You don't want to heat the mixture to high...just enough to melt the butter and marshmallows.

Also when adding the mixture to the pan, don't press the mixture down hard. Press hard enough to get the cereal mixture spread around the pan.

How do I store these after making them?

I like to keep them in a sealed plastic or glass container in the refrigerator. Leave out at room temperature before serving and eating.

Alternately, you can store them in a plastic zipper bag.

Can I make these in advance?

Yes, however, I wouldn't make them more than a day or two in advance, and only store in the refrigerator.

As directed above, leave out to get to room temperature before serving and eating.

Can I freeze these?

Yes, but make sure they are wrapped and sealed very tightly. They should last up to 30 days if sealed properly. Thaw for a day in the refrigerator, or on the counter until they reach room temperature and are ready to serve.

valentines day Rice Krispie dessert overhead view on a plate
close up of pink and white Krispie treat with sprinkles on top

Valentine's Day Rice Krispie Treats

A fun and colorful take on the basic Rice Krispie treat, perfect for Valentine's Day or any pink themed party!
5 from 8 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 18
Calories: 242kcal
Author: Teri
Cost: $21

Equipment

  • Wilton gel food coloring
  • brownie cutter pan
  • white chocolate candy melting wafers
  • X and O sprinkles

Ingredients

  • 12 tablespoons butter unsalted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 20 ounces marshmallows
  • gel food coloring red or pink
  • 10 cups puffed rice cereal
  • 10 ounces white chocolate candy melts
  • sprinkles

Instructions

  • Heat butter in a medium-sized pot over low heat until melted
  • Add vanilla extract and salt, and mix until blended.
  • Add marshmallows and stir until mostly all are melted.
  • Add a very tiny amount (tip of a knife) of food coloring and mix until blended. Keep adding until you get your desired color. Blend thoroughly until the color is solid and there are no color streaks left.
  • Add the marshmallow mixture to the rice cereal in a large mixing bowl and mix thoroughly.
  • Spray a 9" x 13" baking pan with cooking spray. Add marshmallow-cereal mixture and spread. Do not press down too hard. To further prevent sticking, also spray the spreading utensil prior to spreading in the pan.
  • Cut Rice Krispie treats into 18 servings.
  • Melt the white chocolate candy melts in the top of a double boiler.
  • Dip each treat into the white chocolate and top each with sprinkles. Add sprinkles right after dipping, to ensure the sprinkles will stick before the chocolate re-hardens.

Notes

*Make sure to use low heat when melting butter and marshmallows. Keep the heat as low as possible to prevent them from becoming too hard in the end.
*Imitation vanilla can be used instead of pure vanilla extract.
*When melting the marshmallows, keep an eye on the pan the entire time to ensure the mixture doesn't get too hot and burn.
*Gel food coloring gives a better color result than liquid food coloring drops.
*Work quickly with spreading the cereal mixture and cutting into squares. The mixture becomes very sticky as it cools and also becomes harder to work with.
*A double boiler is a pan with water heated to a low boil, with a glass bowl placed directly on top. This helps the item in the bowl melt at a more even and consistent temperature and can prevent it from breaking or separating.

Nutrition

Calories: 242kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 132mg | Potassium: 16mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 233IU | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg
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  1. Nick

    January 24, 2022 at 1:32 am

    5 stars
    This recipe takes the Rice Krispie treat to a whole new level!

    Reply
  2. Raquel

    January 24, 2022 at 10:08 pm

    5 stars
    These were so cute and festive! Loved how easy they were to make too!

    Reply
  3. Glenda

    January 25, 2022 at 2:43 am

    5 stars
    Is there any treat better than a chewy gooey crispy rice treat? Quick and easy to make and absolutely delicious. I love your idea for the valentine decorations!

    Reply

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