Make Valentine Rice Krispie Treats that are sweet, colorful, and perfect for parties or gifts. Easy to prepare, these festive treats are loaded with love and fun sprinkles.
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with these festive Rice Krispie Treats that are as fun to make as they are to eat. Soft, chewy, and packed with sweet sprinkles, they’re perfect for gifting, classroom parties, or a simple homemade treat to share with loved ones.
No baking required. Just mix, press, and enjoy! They’re quick to prepare, require minimal ingredients, and are a fun activity to make with kids, friends, or family. This recipe will bring a little extra sweetness to your Valentine’s celebration. Give it a try along with Valentine’s Day Desserts for Kids.
Another easy no bake recipe to make is Valentine Chocolate Covered Pretzels.
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Why We Love This Recipe
- Quick and easy: Ready in minutes with no baking required.
- Fun and festive: Colorful sprinkles and customizable shapes make them perfect for Valentine’s Day.
- Kid-friendly: Simple enough for little helpers to join in the fun.
- Versatile: Great for gifts, parties, or a sweet snack at home.
- Crowd-pleasing: Soft, chewy, and sweet—everyone loves them!
Ingredients
- Rice Krispie Cereal – the crunchy base that gives the treats their classic texture
- Mini Marshmallows – melts into a gooey binder to hold the cereal together
- Red Food Coloring – adds festive Valentine’s color to the marshmallow mixture
- Heart Cookie Cutter – shapes the treats into fun, themed hearts
- Pre-made Vanilla Frosting – used for decorating and adding sweetness
- Red, White, and Pink Sprinkles – adds a festive, colorful finishing touch
Variations
- Chocolate Drizzle: Melt chocolate or white chocolate and drizzle over the treats for extra sweetness.
- Different Shapes: Use cookie cutters like stars, circles, or letters instead of hearts.
- Add Mix-ins: Fold in mini chocolate chips, crushed candy, or chopped nuts for extra flavor and texture.
- Flavor Twist: Add a few drops of almond or strawberry extract to the marshmallow mixture for a new flavor.
- Rainbow Sprinkles: Swap the Valentine colors for rainbow sprinkles for a festive twist any time of year.
Step By Step Instructions
Step 1. First, place the butter and add the miniature marshmallows in a large microwave-safe bowl. Then heat in 30 second intervals to melt the butter. Make sure to stir after each interval until the marshmallow and butter mixture has completely melted.
Step 2. Then, stir in 3 to 5 drops of the red food coloring until the mixture is the shade of pink that you prefer.
Step 3. Next, stir in the Rice Krispie Cereal until well coated in the butter and marshmallows mixture.
Step 4. Finally, get out a 9X13 baking pan and spray with cooking spray. Press the Rice Krispie mixture into the pan. Allow to set and then use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out the shapes.
Step 5. Add frosting to the hearts.
Step 6. Top with sprinkles and serve.
Recipe Tips
- Use fresh cereal: Crisp Rice Krispies give the best texture and prevent soggy treats.
- Grease your hands: Lightly butter or spray your hands when pressing the mixture to avoid sticking.
- Melt marshmallows gently: Heat slowly over low to medium heat to prevent burning.
- Work quickly: Combine and shape the mixture while marshmallows are warm for easy handling.
- Cut clean shapes: Use a sharp heart cookie cutter and press firmly for clean edges.
- Decorate immediately: Frosting and sprinkles stick best when applied soon after shaping.
Storage
Room temperature: Store the treats in an airtight container for up to 3–4 days to keep them fresh and crunchy.
Avoid humidity: Keep them away from moisture to prevent the marshmallows from getting sticky or soft.
Freezing: Wrap individual treats in plastic wrap and place in a freezer-safe container for up to 1 month. Thaw at room temperature before serving.
More Valentine’s Day Desserts
- Strawberry Chocolate Bark Recipe
- Valentine’s Day Cake Pops
- Valentine’s Day Dirt Cake Recipe
- Easy Valentines Day Cake Mix Cookies
- Valentine’s Day Cake Balls Recipe
- Heart Shaped Brownies
More Rice Krispie Treat Recipes
- Rice Krispie Treats with Marshmallow Fluff
- Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats Recipe
- Neapolitan Rice Krispie Treats
- Chocolate peanut butter rice krispie treats
Ready to make a sweet and festive treat for Valentine’s Day? Try these Valentine’s day Rice Krispie Treats today, then leave a comment to share your favorite decorations and give the recipe a star rating if you loved it!
Valentine Rice Krispies
Ingredients
- 6 cup Rice Krispie Cereal
- 4 Tbsp Unsalted Butter
- 10 oz Mini Marshmallows
- Red Food Coloring
- Heart Cookie Cutter
- 8 oz pre-made Vanilla Frosting
- Red White and Pink Sprinkles
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Instructions
- Place the butter and marshmallows in a large microwave safe bowl. Heat in 30 second intervals stirring after each interval until it’s fully melted. Mine took 4 minutes to fully melted.
- Stir in 3-5 drops of the red food coloring until the mixture is the pink color that you prefer.
- Then stir in the Rice Krispie Cereal. Stir until well coated.
- Spray an 9X13 baking pan with no stick cooking spray. Press the Rice Krispie mixture into the pan. Use a parchment paper sprayed with non-sticking cooking spray to press the mixture into the pan.
- Let set at room temperature for at least 1 hour.
- Use a Heart Cookie Cutter to cut out heart shaped rice Krispie treats.
- Top each one of them with the frosting and sprinkles. Enjoy!
