VALENTINE MARSHMALLOW TREAT RECIPE

Hi there! If you’ve been following along lately you know that my cousin and her family recently joined us at Stone Hill Cottage. We celebrated an early Valentine’s Day with them and I made my Valentine Marshmallow Treat recipe for the kids.

It’s my take on traditional Rice Krispie Treats with a twist. I add red food coloring to the mix, cut them into heart shapes and dip them in melted chocolate and sprinkles.

They are pretty and festive and it goes without saying are loved by every kid in the world.

So, here is how I make them…

• Coat a 9″ x 13″ x 2″ baking pan liberally with nonstick cooking spray.
• Melt 1 cube (1/2 cup) of butter in a large pot over medium low heat.
• Add 8 cups of miniature marshmallows and a few drops of red food coloring to achieve desired color.
• Stir until completely melted.
• Remove from heat.
• Add 12 cups of puffed rice cereal and stir until well coated.

• Using a buttered rubber spatula or wax paper, evenly press the mixture into the prepared pan.
• Cool to room temperature.
• Coat a heart shaped cookie cutter with nonstick cooking spray and cut into heart shapes.
• Or use a knife to cut into squares, rectangles or desired shape.

• Melt chocolate chips according to package instructions.
• Dip marshmallow treats in melted chocolate, then dip in nonpareils sprinkles.
• Place on a sheet of parchment or waxed paper to cool.

Then place on a pretty serving dish…

or wrap some up in a cellophane bag tied with a pretty ribbon and make them a party favor.

Happy Valentine’s Day! ENJOY!

Here’s my Valentine Marshmallow Treat recipe!

VALENTINE MARSHMALLOW TREATS

 

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These delicious treats make the perfect Valentine's Day treat and they're loved by kids and adults alike.

Author: Celia Becker @ www.AfterOrangeCounty.com

Recipe type: Dessert

Ingredients

• 1 cube (1/2 cup) Butter
• 8 cups Miniature Marshmallows
• Red Food Coloring
• 12 Cups Puffed Rice Cereal
• 1 Bag White Chocolate Chips
• 4.8 Oz. Jar Nonpareils (or candy sprinkles of your choice)

Instructions

1. Coat a 9" x 13" x 2" baking pan liberally with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Melt butter in a large pot over medium low heat.
3. Add miniature marshmallows and a few drops of red food coloring to achieve desired color.
4. Stir until completely melted.
5. Remove from heat.
6. Add puffed rice cereal and stir until well coated.
7. Using a buttered rubber spatula or wax paper, evenly press the mixture into the prepared pan.
8. Cool to room temperature.
9. Coat a heart shaped cookie cutter with nonstick cooking spray and cut into heart shapes.
10. Or use a knife to cut into squares, rectangles or desired shape.
11. Melt chocolate chips according to package instructions.
12. Dip marshmallow treats in melted chocolate, then dip in nonpareils.
13. Place on a sheet of parchment or waxed paper to cool.
14. Store no more than two days at room temperature in airtight container.
15. To freeze, place in layers separated by wax paper in airtight container.
16. Freeze for up to 6 weeks.

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So there you have it: VALENTINE MARSHMALLOW TREAT RECIPE

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