Talking Hearts Treats™
- Follow a simple recipe to create Rice Krispies Talking Hearts Treats™ for Valentine's Day.
- Key ingredients are butter, marshmallows, Rice Krispies, food coloring, and optional frosting.
- Shape the mixture with cookie cutters and decorate with frosting or candies.
- Includes microwave melting directions and the option to substitute marshmallow crème.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days, or freeze for up to six weeks.
Make colorful heart-shaped treats for Valentine's Day with butter, marshmallows, and Rice Krispies cereal. Add food coloring for extra fun, press into a pan, cut into shapes, and decorate with frosting or candies. These treats are ready quickly, with just 20 minutes of prep and a total time of 40 minutes, yielding 12 servings. Store in an airtight container for up to two days, or freeze for up to 6 weeks to keep them fresh.
Make these bright, colorful heart shapes for your little Valentines. Use a little frosting to "sign" them with love.
PREP TIME (MIN)
20
TOTAL TIME (MIN)
40
SERVINGS
12
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoonsbutter or margarine
- 1 package (10 oz., about 40)JET-PUFFED Marshmallows
- OR
- 5-1/2 cupsJET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows
- Food coloring
- 6 cupsKellogg's® Rice Krispies® cereal
- Canned frosting or decorating gel
Directions
1. In large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Stir in food coloring (if desired). Remove from heat. 2. Add KELLOGG'S® RICE KRISPIES® cereal. Stir until well coated. 3. Using buttered spatula or wax paper evenly press mixture into 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan coated with cooking spray. Cool slightly. Using cookie cutters coated with cooking spray cut into desired shapes. Decorate with frosting and/or candies. Best if served the same day. MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS: In 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. Microwave cooking times may vary. Note For best results, use fresh marshmallows. 1 jar (7 oz.) marshmallow crème can be substituted for marshmallows. Diet, reduced calorie or tub margarine is not recommended. Store no more than two days at room temperature in airtight container. To freeze, place in layers separated by wax paper in airtight container. Freeze for up to 6 weeks. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.
