So with Valentine’s around the corner, I was thinking of what DIY gift I might make for my children’s teachers. I came up with Chocolate Dipped heart shaped Rice Krispie treats. Because, how can you go wrong with that? I whipped up a batch to test out the idea and then we ate them all- so I think these Rice Krispie Valentines pass the test and will be a perfect DIY gift for Valentine’s Day.
Chocolate Dipped Heart Shaped Rice Krispie Treats
Rice Krispie Valentines Ingredients
Chocolate dip
1 cup of semi sweet chocolate chips
4 tbsps heavy cream
Toppings
sprinkles
conversation hearts
Rice Krispies Treats
from Rice Krispies Treats original recipe
40 marshmallows
6 cups of Rice Krispies
3 tbsps of butter
How To Make Heart Shaped Rice Krispie Treats
First make your Rice Krispie Treats.
Butter your baking or casserole dish (size about 13x9x2) to prevent sticking. Melt your butter over medium heat in a large pot on the stovetop. Then stir your marshmallows in and keep stirring until they are all melted too. Remove from heat and add the rice krispies and stir until completely mixed. Transfer to the baking dish and use a greased spoon to press them down into shape.
Next prepare the chocolate dip.
Put chocolate chips and cream in a medium pan over medium heat and stir continuously while they melt and until mixed well. Remove from heat.
Cut Your Rice Krispy Treats.
Use a heart shaped cookie cutter to cut your treats alternating direction so that you can get the most hearts out of a row.
Heart Shaped Rice Krispy Treats Dipped In Chocolate.
Dip your rice krispie hearts into the melted chocolate and place on a cookie sheet. Sprinkle with sprinkles and add conservation hearts. Let the chocolate dry and then serve or wrap as a gift.
Printable Rice Krispie Valentines Recipe Card
Heart Shaped Rice Krispie Treats Dipped In Chocolate
Ingredients
- 40 marshmallows
- 6 cups of Rice Krispies
- 3 tbsps of butter
- 1 cup of semi sweet chocolate chips
- 4 tbsps heavy cream
Instructions
- Butter your baking or casserole dish (size about 13x9x2) to prevent sticking.
- Melt your butter over medium heat in a large pot on the stovetop. Then stir your marshmallows in and keep stirring until they are all melted too.
- Remove from heat and add the rice krispies and stir until completely mixed.
- Transfer to the baking dish and use a greased spoon to press them down into shape.
- Put chocolate chips and cream in a medium pan over medium heat and stir continuously while they melt and until mixed well. Remove from heat.
- Use a heart shaped cookie cutter to cut your treats in alternating directions so that you can get the most hearts out of a row.
- Dip your rice krispie hearts into the melted chocolate and place on a cookie sheet. Garnish with sprinkles and add conservation hearts (optional).
- Allow the chocolate to cool and harden and then serve or wrap as a gift.
Nutrition Facts
Heart Shaped Rice Krispie Treats Dipped In Chocolate
Serves: 12
| Amount Per Serving: | ||
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 238.52 kcal | |
| % Daily Value* | ||
| Total Fat 9.37 g | 13.8% | |
| Saturated Fat 5.61 g | 25% | |
| Trans Fat 0.12 g | ||
| Cholesterol 14.48 mg | 4.7% | |
| Sodium 92.64 mg | 3.8% | |
| Total Carbohydrate 40.09 g | 13.3% | |
| Dietary Fiber 0.93 g | 0% | |
| Sugars 23.12 g | ||
| Protein 2.06 g | ||
| Vitamin A 21.64 % | Vitamin C 9.32 % | |
| Calcium 1.01 % | Iron 25.13 % | |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Family Focus Blog
Heart-shaped Rice Krispie treats are popular for a few reasons:
- Special Occasions: They are often made for holidays and special occasions like Valentine’s Day, anniversaries, or weddings. The heart shape symbolizes love and affection, making them a perfect treat for these events.
- Visual Appeal: The heart shape adds a fun and cute element to the traditional Rice Krispie treat, making them more visually appealing, especially for children.
- Personal Touch: Heart-shaped treats can show an extra level of care and effort, making them feel more special and personalized compared to the standard square or rectangular shapes.
- Themed Parties: They fit well with themed parties or events that focus on love, friendship, or appreciation, making them a versatile treat option.
- Easy to Make: With the help of heart-shaped cookie cutters, it’s easy to transform regular Rice Krispie treats into heart shapes without needing advanced baking skills.
I hope you enjoy this Rice Krispy Valentines as much as my kids and I did. They don’t take long to make and they are delicious! Do you think you will make these Heart Shaped Rice Krispie Treats?
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Kayla @ TheEclecticElement says
What an absolutely adorable idea! I love these chocolate dipped rice krispy treats.They’re delicious AND handmade from the heart ^.^
VegThisWay says
What a great idea Scarlet! You are right – the true test is if the kids enjoy it. We’ll have to test these rice krispy hearts out in our kitchen!