Holy WOW, people!!
Where the heck did you all come from!? I had no idea so many of you were sneaking around. I’m glad I could coax you out of the shadows with a giveaway. I only wish I had more bags to give away… Stick around, I’ve got more stuff to give. For reals.
In the mean time, how about a little Valentine inspired treat? When I think of Valentine’s Day, I usually want to run and hide. Red roses, pink boxes of candy, cheap champagne… count me way way way way out. The one thing about Valentine’s day I can support is homemade heart shaped treats.
And so, with the charmingly kitchy elements of Valentine’s Day in mind, I bring you Heart Shaped Dipped Krispies.
Ok… we pretty much all know what Rice Krispie treats taste like. Close your eyes and imagine them dipped in chocolate. There… wasn’t that easy!? Delicious. Simple as that.
The best part about throwing together Rice Krispie Treats is rediscovering the joy of having a bowl of this cereal with cold milk and a hearty sprinkle of granulated sugar. It’s an absolute dream. Snap, crackle, pop never hurt anybody.
First things first. Pour yourself a bowl of cereal. You’ll need a spoon. Where’s mine? Dunno.
Now get to making the treats.
Rice Krispie Treats
1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter
1 bag (that’s 16 ounces, right?) mini marshmallows
7 cups Crisped Rice cereal
pinch of salt
1 1/2 cups semi sweet chocolate chips
Butter a 9×13-inch pan well.
In a large sauce pan melt butter. Add pinch of salt and stir. Add mini marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Add cereal and stir so that all of the cereal is coated in marshmallow buttery goodness. While still hot, scoop into greased pan. Press with the back of a buttered spoon or butter your finger tips and use your hands to press the rice krispies batter into the pan.
Place in the fridge to cool. This took me about 30 minutes.
Once cool, use a good spatula to remove the entire slab of rice krispies from the pan. Place on a clean table. Using a heart shaped cookie cutter, cut out whatever size hearts you like. Place on waxed paper.
Boil a few inches of water in a medium sauce pan. Place chocolate chips in a heat proof bowl and place the bowl over the boiling water, creating a double boiler. Melt the chocolate.
Dip one side of the hearts in the melted chocolate and place then chocolate side up on the waxed paper. Let sit for several hours to harden or place in the fridge to hurry along the process.
Erin
yummy stuff…something more to make.
thanks.
erin
Jamieanne
These are just adorable, I’m going to have to make these!
snooky doodle
how cute ! I want to make these too :)
Jo
So cute! I would totally make out with someone if they presented me with a bunch of these.
J.
Sugar Duchess
Uh oh, I’m a total sucker for rice krispie treats. And yours look so delicious! Thanks for the great idea.
Trista
mmm these look yummy and easy my favorite kind of treat :D i also want to make those incredible chocolate/peanutebutterfudge and rice krispie things you posted not too long ago i mean wow those look amazing too, hmm wonder if they can be cut into hearts lol.
Bridgett
Who would have thought that Rice Krispie treats could be improved upon? Always one of my faves.
Jennifer
PREFECT!! Just thinking that once I get through 3 year old’s party Saturday, I need to come up with Valentines treats for kids to hlep make–and you gave me the idea–thank you Joy. I will post photos of the cake I am making next week.
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Lisa
YUM! These look great!
Jennifer
I adore these!!!!! I think I will make some this weekend, thinking of some red or pink heart sprinkles on top :) thanks!
katie
I often forget about rice krispie treats and how simple they are to make…and i have kids!!!
Jingle
These look SO yummy! I’d have to skip the chocolate, though…Hubbums hates it when people insist on adding stuff to his rice krispie treats! LOL! Just as the folks at Starbucks! LOL!
Shaw Girl
I have never liked V-Day either…it’s commercialized, over hyped and tinged with ickiness. But any excuse to bake, I’m there! These look like the perfect little treat to make for my office!
Kate
Amen to the Valentine’s Day run&hide – if only the DB wasn’t so hyped on it.
These are absolutely adorable, and I think I’ll make them this weekend as a surprise treat for the both of us. Oreos are no longer allowed in the house, but after these I don’t think he’ll mind. ;)
Kate
Jen
I agree with you on the whole Valentine’s thing. If you love someone aren’t you supposed to tell them every day, not just one specific day of the year? I am following suit and making the tasty homemade treats for family and friends. I stumbled upon your Red Velvet cookies yesterday, I know everyone will love them! Thanks for the recipes!