Valentines Rice Krispie Treats Recipe

This Valentines Rice Krispie Treats Recipe is perfect for sharing with your sweetie! It's a simple dessert recipe for adults and kids, loaded with flavor. Plus, the heart shape proves it's an excellent treat for Valentine's Day.

Whoever figured out that using Rice Krispies cereal for making desserts deserves an award. Not only does it make a simple mixture with minimal effort, but the crunch and texture are perfectly addictive as well.

I also love that I don't have to bake anything to make this simple dessert. This is probably why it's one of the best dessert recipes to make, where kids and adults gobble them all up. Simple instructions and easy ingredients are a winning combination to my heart for this Valentine's Day dessert!

You can also easily make these Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Balls for another flavorful and delicious grab-and-go treat. Or make a batch of these cute heart shaped Strawberry Chocolate Candies.

Ingredients

• Butter - I used salted butter for this. If you have unsalted you can add a pinch of salt to balance the sweetness.
• Mini marshmallows - They melt faster when they are smaller, but you can use regular marshmallows if that is what you have at home. 
• Rice crisp cereal - Off-brand cereals or Kellogg’s Rice Krispies will both work for this recipe.
• White candy melts or almond bark - Both coat the dessert well. 
• Red food coloring - To give the hearts their red coloring. 
• Sprinkles - You can add a blend of valentine sprinkles or pink or red sprinkles to give it more of a Valentine's Day look. 

See quantities in the recipe card.

How to Make Valentines Rice Krispie Treats

Step One: Melt the butter in a large pot. Once melted, add the mini marshmallows slowly and stir until they are melted.

Step Two: Add a few drops of the red food coloring and stir.

Step Three: Add the cereal and stir until it is coated well with the melted marshmallow mixture.

Step Four: Pour the mixture into a square pan and press it down evenly. (Make sure that you spray the pan with cooking spray first)

Step Five: Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter and coat it with cooking spray, then press into the mixture to make the heart shapes. Let cool.

Step Six: Melt the candy bark according to the directions on the package. Dip each heart halfway into the melted mixture.

Step Seven: Sprinkle the chocolate-covered part with sprinkles, and then place it on wax paper to set.

Storage

Cool to room temperature before covering them with aluminum foil or storing them in an airtight container.

These can be stored on the counter or in the fridge. Either option is fine.

Variations

• Add toppings - I love toppings. You can change up the sprinkles, add a few white chocolate chips, or even find another fun option that you want to add for Valentine's Day fun. You can even add Valentine M&M candies.
• Vanilla - Boost the flavor by adding some vanilla extract to the marshmallow mixture.

Common Questions

What happens if I burn the marshmallow mixture?

This is where you have to really pay attention during the cooking process. Melting the marshmallows over low heat is important so that you don't burn them. Because if you burn them, you have to remove the pan, let it cool, dump it out, clean it, and start all over again.

Can I use the microwave the melt the marshmallows?

You can, but I do feel like this is a much longer process. If you want to use this melting method, be sure to use a microwave-safe bowl for the steps.

You will also be doing a lot of second intervals, third, and up because you have to stop the heating, open the door, stir, and repeat about 10-15 times.

How do I get the marshmallow to not stick to the pan?

It's no secret that melted marshmallows are a sticky mess, but there are a few things that you can do to prevent it from being that way.

First, I use a butter spatula (or spray with cooking spray) so that the mixture doesn't stick to it when I'm pressing it into my baking dish.

Secondly, you can always line the baking dish with parchment paper to help it not be a mess. That way, you can toss the paper, and you don't have to spend time scrubbing.

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Originally Published January 25, 2023. Revised and Republished January 29, 2026.