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Rice Krispie Treats, but make them cute! Ooey gooey buttery marshmallows with crispy cereal and crunchy, festive sprinkles make these perfect for your treat to share at Galentine’s, or as a fun Valentine’s Day treat to share with your family.

Why this Valentine’s Day Treat works:

I did not grow up eating homemade rice krispie treats; it was the store bought ones and I was not a fan. A couple of years ago, my husband was in a play and one of his fellow cast member’s brought in homemade rice krispie treats to share with the cast. My husband talked about how good they were, so I decided to give them a go. The flavor was GOOD, but I was not a huge fan of the texture. After some experimenting, I have the method that gives you the ooey-est and gooey-est marshmallow experience, but keeps the cereal crisp and not squishy/soggy.

The addition of sprinkles is so easy and makes these treats so festive and fun! The beauty is, too, that you can change up the sprinkles for whatever holiday/color scheme/or theme you want to match. This makes these great not only for Love Day, but for any holiday, baby shower…you. name it!

What you’ll need for Valentine’s Rice Krispie Treats:

• Butter: I recommend using salted butter for this recipe!
• Salt
• Vanilla extract
• Marshmallows: I prefer using mini marshmallows because they melt better, but you can use regular size if you have them.
• Sprinkles: I used tiny heart sprinkles from Target!
• Rice Krispies Cereal: The foundation of our masterpiece.

Helpful tools:

• 9X13 glass pan (we love this one because it has a lid…it makes storage SO convenient!)
• Parchment paper

How to Make Rice Krispie Treats with Sprinkles

1. Pan prep: Prepare a 9X13 glass pan by lining it with parchment paper (my preferred method) OR by buttering the pan. Set aside.
2. Melt the butter: in a large pan over the stove, melt your butter over medium heat, stirring occasionally to prevent burning. Once the butter has melted, add in the salt and vanilla and stir.
3. Marshmallow melt down: Remove the pan from the stove and add in your marshmallows. Give it a gentle stir, then put the lid on the pan. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes, or until the marshmallows are ooey gooey! This method leaves some big delicious globs of marshmallows!
4. Sprinkle it: stir some of the sprinkles into the marshmallow melty goodness.
5. Cereal time: Pour in the cereal and gently fold into the melted butter/marshmallow mixture until the cereal is well coated and evenly incorporated.
6. Press and cool: Pour or spoon the mixture into your prepared 9×13 pan. Add additional sprinkles to the top of the rice krispie treats. Using a greased spatula OR an additional sheet or parchment paper, gently press the mixture into the pan so it sits evenly and the sprinkles stick to the cereal.
7. Patiently wait then enjoy: Let the treats cool completely before slicing into them. Once cooled, cut into squares and enjoy!

Can you make Rice Krispie Treats ahead of time?

Yes! As long as they are stored properly (see below!), they can be made ahead of time.

More Fun Decorating Ideas:

Take these a step further into cute-ville by:

• drizzling the corner with melted pink candy melts
• adding edible glitter to cooled treats
• using frosting or melted candy melts to attach conversation hearts or other fun Valentine’s candy

How to store

Here’s a breakdown of how to store them: 

• Room Temperature: Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
• Refrigeration: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Can you freeze Rice Krispie Treats?

I have never personally frozen them, but through a lot of research, the greats are saying you can!

• Freezing: Freeze in an airtight container for up to 3 months.
• Thawing: When ready to eat, thaw frozen treats at room temperature for 10-15 minutes.

These treats are perfect for parties, snacks, or just a little pick-me-up. They’re guaranteed to bring a smile to your face. So, go ahead, embrace your inner child, and get your marshmallow on! You deserve a little magic in your day.

More Rice Crispy Treat Recipes from Sweetly Petite:

• Magically Delicious Lucky Charms Rice Krispie Treats
• Churro Rice Krispie Treats Recipe

Other Valentine’s Day Favorites from Sweetly Petite:

VALENTINE’S DAY RICE KRISPIE TREATS WITH SPRINKLES

• 1/2 cup of salted butter
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 16 oz. mini marshmallows:
• 1/4 cup sprinkles, divided
• 6-8 cups Rice Krispies Cereal: I usually go with around 6 so the treats are EXTRA ooey gooey. If you prefer less ooey-gooey-ness, you can use 7-8 cups 🙂

1. Prepare a 9X13 glass pan by lining it with parchment paper (my preferred method) OR by buttering the pan. Set aside.
2. In a large pan over the stove, melt your butter over medium heat, stirring occasionally to prevent burning. Once the butter has melted, add in the salt and vanilla; stir.
3. Immediately remove the pan from heat and add in your marshmallows. Give it a gentle stir, then put the lid on the pan. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes, or until the marshmallows are ooey gooey!
4. Gently stir in about a tablespoon of sprinkles into the marshmallows. Pour in the cereal and gently fold into the melted butter/marshmallow mixture until the cereal is well coated and evenly incorporated.
5. Pour or spoon the mixture into your prepared 9×13 pan. Add additional sprinkles to the top of the rice krispie treats. Using a greased spatula OR an additional sheet or parchment paper, gently press the mixture into the pan so it sits evenly and the sprinkles stick to the cereal.
6. Let the treats cool completely (about an hour) before slicing into them. Once cooled, cut into squares and enjoy!