Rice Krispy Treats have been an important part of life in this family, ever since I married into it. My mother-in-law makes the very best Rice Krispy Treats on the planet. Though I have never mastered making them the way she does, we do enjoy making them up once in a while. It’s a fabulous recipe for teaching the kids kitchen skills.
For a fun Valentine’s Day Treat this year we made Valentine Krispie Treat Pops. These are quick, easy and fun! You will need:
- 6 cups of crispy rice cereal
- a 10-oz pkg of marshmallows (mini or regular)
- 3 Tablespoons butter
- In a large pan melt butter over low heat. We found using an extra large pot is helpful, to keep from stirring the cereal out over the top edge. Trust me, I know. My helpers sometimes get enthusiastic when it comes to stirring.
- Add marshmallows, stirring until completely melted.
- Remove from heat and add cereal, a little at a time, stirring until well coated.
- Press a thin layer of mixture into heart-shape forms, add sucker sticks (or popsicle sticks), then fill rest of mold. Press firmly. (helpful tip: I lightly spray pan and little hands with cooking spray)
- Add sprinkles (everything is better with sprinkles!), pressing lightly to set.
- Serve up immediately or dress them up with ribbon and cellophane to give as gifts.
You can adapt this recipe to make the traditional bars by pressing all of mixture into a baking pan, or form into any shape that suits the season or holiday or personal whim. Enjoy!
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Yum! Rice Krispie treats are one of my favorites! 🙂
nothing better than a simple, classic treat 🙂
I love rice Krispie Treats. I haven’t made them in a long time. Sounds good. I’d love to get one of those heart shaped pans, it’s cute.
Rice Krispie Treats are good any time, in any shape 🙂
Looks delicious! Thanks for sharing with Afterschool!
thanks, Natalie. It’s a fun and yummy treat!
How cute and I love those little helping hands you have! Hope you have a wonderful Valentine’s Day!
Thank you Kc 🙂 I love getting help from those little helping hands, which rarely stay still long enough to get a clear photo! Happy Valentine’s Day to you and yours!
Cute idea!
thanks! A Happy Valentine’s Day to you 🙂
Stopping by from Family Fun Friday Party. Great way to use the heart pans – clever!
Hi Carrie, thanks for stopping by today! I’m always on the lookout to use those specialty items in a new way. Happy Valentine’s Day!
Rice Krispie Treats are a major deal around our home, these are too cute!
thanks, Tara. Gotta love Rice Krispie Treats! especially heart-shaped treats 🙂
I used to love Rice Krsipie treats and haven’t had one in years, thanks for sharing and linking up with us at the #WWDParty.
I think everyone should have a Rice krispie treat now and then 😉 I always have fun visiting WWDParty!
Oh, I love Rice Krispie treats! These look so pretty, almost too pretty to eat…I bet they are tasty, though. 🙂
Thank you, Kelly Ann 🙂 These treats are really an art medium – so much fun when you can make your food beautiful AND tasty!
Just perfect for Valentine’s Day. I pinned this! Thanks so much for linking up with me at my #AThemedLinkup 10 for All Things Love and Valentine’s Day, open until February 10.