Description
Delightful, nostalgic treats that bring warmth and joy, perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups rice cereal
- 10 oz mini marshmallows
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional mix-ins: chocolate chips, sprinkles, or peanut butter
Instructions
- Prep your workspace by greasing a heart-shaped baking pan with butter or lining with parchment paper.
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan over low heat, stirring gently.
- Add the marshmallows and stir continuously until completely melted and smooth.
- Mix in the vanilla extract and remove the saucepan from heat.
- Combine the rice cereal, gently folding it in to retain its airy texture.
- Transfer the mixture to the heart-shaped pan and press it down gently.
- Chill for about 30 minutes until set, then cut out heart shapes.
- Decorate with melted chocolate or sprinkles if desired.
Notes
Use fresh marshmallows for the best melting results. Avoid pressing too hard when shaping to maintain texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 treat
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: rice crispy treats, heart-shaped, dessert, sweet snacks, Valentine's Day treats