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Growing up my siblings and I always woke up on Valentine's Day to see a valentine from our parents sitting on our dressers. Sometimes they gave us chocolates, other times a stuffed animal or conversation hearts...every year was different. Some years after school we would come home to a fun valentine treat that my mom had made, including rice krispy treats with little pink, red, and white sprinkles on them. When I saw this idea on ricekrispies.com it reminded me of all of those Valentine's Day memories as a kid. This simple treat always puts a smile on my face, even as an adult. I love it when you can make a treat that is fun for both kids and adults!
Ingredients
- 3 Tbsp butter or margarine
- 1 package (10 oz, about 40) regular marshmallows OR 4 c. miniature marshmallows
- 6 c. Kellogg's Rice Krispies cereal
- food coloring (optional)
- canned frosting or decorating gel
- assorted candies
Stove top Directions
- In a large saucepan melt the butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Stir in food coloring (if desired). Remove from heat.
- Add the Rice Krispies. Stir until well coated.
- Press the mixture into a slightly-greased cookie sheet with a buttered spatula, wax paper, or by wetting your hand with water. Let them cool slightly, then take your cookie cutter (coat with cooking spray) and cut out the treats. Decorate with icing and/or candies.
- In a microwave-safe bowl heat butter and marshmallows on high for 3 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes. Stir until smooth.
- Follow steps 2 and 3 above.
