Romantic Heart Shaped Rice Crispy Treats Recipe

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These Heart-Shaped Rice Crispy Treats are not only adorable but also incredibly easy to make! With a soft, chewy texture, a fun pop of pink color, and whole mini marshmallows peeking through, these treats are a delightful twist on the classic childhood favorite.

Ingredients:

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 package (10 oz) mini marshmallows (reserve 1 cup for mixing in whole)
5 cups crispy rice cereal
Pink gel food coloring
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Heart-shaped cookie cutter
Non-stick spray or butter (for greasing)

Instructions:

1. Prepare Your Tools:

Grease a 9×13-inch pan and the heart-shaped cookie cutter with butter or non-stick spray. This will make shaping and cutting easier.

2. Melt the Marshmallows:

In a large pot, melt the butter over low heat.
Add the mini marshmallows (except for the reserved 1 cup) and stir constantly until fully melted and smooth.

3. Add Color and Flavor:

Stir in the vanilla extract (optional) and a few drops of pink gel food coloring until you reach your desired shade of pink.

4. Mix in the Cereal:

Remove the pot from the heat and immediately stir in the crispy rice cereal until evenly coated.
Gently fold in the reserved whole mini marshmallows for pops of marshmallowy texture.

5. Press and Shape:

Transfer the mixture to the greased 9×13-inch pan. Use a buttered spatula or wax paper to press it evenly into the pan. Let it cool for about 10 minutes.
Once slightly set but still pliable, use the greased heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out heart shapes.