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Strawberry Rice Krispie Treats

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Because I’m completely unoriginal and had a random box of Rice Krispies taking up space in my pantry, I present you with an incredibly simple dessert for your favorite sweetie.

I don’t know what it is about Rice Krispie Treats that always make them a crowd favorite. Maybe it’s the nostalgia factor – ya know of the old school commercial with the mom tossing flour on her face to give the impression that she slaved over a no bake dessert?

Or maybe it’s the fact that they’re oozing with melted marshmallows and butter – either way, they’re always a welcomed dessert in my house.

While wandering through the Valentine’s Day section at Walmart, I happened upon a lonely bag of strawberry marshmallows. And since I simply cannot let a random food fad pass me by, I snatched up the bag immediately and tossed those puffy, pink, heart-shaped marshmallows into my cart.

And then they fell into the back of pantry and I forgot about them until I couldn’t push the roll out shelf into place.

Obviously I had to do something with them, and Rice Krispie Treats seems like an obvious, if completely uninspired solution! Whether you’re looking for a way to use up that random box of Rice Krispies or you want a last minute treat for your Valentine – Strawberry Rice Krispie Treats are sure to to bring a smile to your sweetie’s face!

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Strawberry Rice Krispie Treats

Ingredients:

3 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 8-ounce bag Kraft Jet-Puffed Strawberry Heart Mallows
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
5 cups Rice Krispies Cereal
festive Valentine's Day sprinkles

Directions:

1. Line a 9x13x2 inch baking pan with foil or parchment paper. Spray lightly with nonstick cooking spray.

2. In a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Add in marshmallows and stir until marshmallows are completely melted. Remove pan from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Add Rice Krispies and stir until well incorporated.

3. Using a silicone spatula sprayed with nonstick cooking spray, spread the mixture evenly into pan. If desired, sprinkle the sop with festive Valentine's Day inspired sprinkles. Allow treats to cool. If desired, cut treats out using a heart shaped cookie cutter. Enjoy!

Notes:

- Rice Krispie Treats are best served the day they are made.

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Cyn

Tuesday 1st of March 2016

 My five-year-old grandson asked for strawberry popcorn and I am mediately thought strawberry rice crispy treat's wasn't sure if I should use instead of vanilla use strawberry flavoring because I can't find any strawberry marshmallows to use what do you think ?

Jamie

Tuesday 1st of March 2016

Hi, Cyn! I would say give it a try and taste as you go. I hope your grandson enjoys them!

Peggy

Monday 18th of February 2013

What a cute little heart-shaped treat! Any excuse to make rice krispie treats is a good one!

Kelly@LifemadeSweeter

Saturday 16th of February 2013

These look delicious and not uninteresting at all:) Very creative and inspiring. My son would love these and gobble them right up in no time!

Sophia Parsons

Friday 15th of February 2013

Fantastic! working in a school I am trying to encourage baking more and more, and find the pupils LOVE krispie recipes.... far from unoriginal, do not underestimate how loved these will be!

Jennifer

Friday 15th of February 2013

Sometimes the simple is better. I love these!!

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