Valentine Heart Krispie Treats
(From our February 2012 Issue)
Looking for a cool Valentine’s Day treat for the kids? These heart-shaped Rice Krispie© treats are pretty, delicious, and a cinch to make. This recipe makes seven 5-inch hearts.
Ingredients
- Cooking spray
- 3 tablespoons margarine
- 6 cups mini (or 60 regular-size) marshmallows
- Red food coloring
- 9 cups Rice Krispies© cereal
- Heart-shaped cookie cutter
- Plastic bags, yarn (optional)
Directions:
- Lightly coat a 10 x 15 inch baking sheet with cooking spray and set it aside.
- Melt the margarine in a large pot over low heat.
- Add the marshmallows, stirring them continuously until they melt.
- Remove the pan from the heat and stir in drops of red food coloring until the color reaches the desired color.
- Add the Rice Krispies©, stirring until they are evenly coated with marshmallow.
- Spoon the mixture onto the baking sheet.
- With waxed paper (or lightly buttered hands), smooth out the mixture, spreading it to an even thickness.
- Cut out hearts with the cookie cutter.
- (Optional) Place each heart in a clear plastic bag, tie on a yarn bow, and they're ready for giving to your Valentine!