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    Home » Valentines » Heart Shaped Rice Krispie Valentine Treats

    Heart Shaped Rice Krispie Valentine Treats

    Published: Feb 12, 2021 · Modified: Dec 31, 2022 by Amanda With 1 Comment

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    Heart Shaped Rice Krispie Valentine treats are so quick and easy to make. The perfect marshmallow crispy heart-shaped treat. Perfect if you are looking for some Valentine's day inspiration or, as a cute little homemade food gift.

    Three Rice Krispy heart treats on a marble background.

    They have that perfect crispy crunch combined with together with sweet chewy marshmallows and drizzled with silky white chocolate. This Rice Krispie Valentine treats recipe doesn't require a lot of kitchen tools or baking skills. As always I made them gluten free!

    It's so easy which makes it a perfect little recipe to do at home with the kids. Believe me, the kids will love this as it has the perfect combination of gooey melted marshmallows and sweet silky melted chocolate and they can get fully involved with mixing and have fun with their favorite cookie cutter shapes.

    Other recipes that my kids also love making are my gluten free dirt pudding and mini egg cheesecakes.

    Jump to:
    • ⭐ Why we love this recipe
    • Are Rice Krispies gluten free
    • 📋 Ingredients Notes
    • ⚡ Substitutions & Variations
    • 🥣 Step by Step Instructions
    • ❔Recipe FAQs
    • 💝 More Valentine's day recipes
    • 📖 Recipe
    • 💬 Comments

    ⭐ Why we love this recipe

    • So easy to make - Only a few ingredients are required and with only 20 minutes to make the hard part is waiting for them to set.
    • A fun activity with the kids - It's so fun to get the kids involved using their favorite cookie cutters and sprinkles.
    • Great Valentine's food gift - Prefect wrapped in clear bags with a pretty ribbon for a homemade gift for your loved ones.
    • Easily made gluten free - By using gluten free Rice Krispy cereal ensures that its safe for anyone that requires a gluten free food.

    Are Rice Krispies gluten free

    Kelloggs Rice Krispies are made with malt from Barley which may contain gluten and therefore not gluten-free. Although there are many brands that have gluten-free rice Krispy's that are safe. Some store brands may be gluten free but I advise you to always check the label to be sure that they do not have any gluten-containing ingredients.

    I have put a list below of some popular Gluten-free options. You might also want to check out my post for what cereals are gluten-free.

    • Nature’s Path Organic Crispy Rice Cereal
    • Nestlé GoFree Rice Pops Cereal
    • Store Free From Range- Many stores such as Aldi, Morrisons, Walmart, and Tesco's have a Free from range that includes Cereals.

    📋 Ingredients Notes

    labeled ingredients for Rice Krispie Valentine treats
    • Marshmallows - Melting the marshmallows create that delicious chewy texture and bind all the rice Krispies together to help keep their shape.
    • Rice Krispies Cereal - I used Nestle Gofree rice pops to make the Rice Krispy treats gluten free but you can use your preferred brand.
    • Butter
    • Vanilla extract - Adds additional flavor to the treats.
    • White Chocolate - I love white chocolate but any chocolate will work well if you prefer dark chocolate or milk chocolate. If you prefer you can substitute the chocolate for candy melts.
    • Food coloring & Sprinkles - Optional

    See the recipe card for quantities.

    ⚡ Substitutions & Variations

    • Themed Krispy treats - Use different-shaped cookie cutters for your desired look or theme. I have also made Easter Krispy treats and I like to use a Christmas tree cutter and decorate with colorful chocolate and sprinkles for Christmas treats.
    • Chocolate covered treats - If preferred you could pour melted chocolate over the front of your treats if you like that all-chocolate look and taste.
    • Candy melts - I love using candy melts when making my gluten free cake pops but you can also Substitute the chocolate for your preferred candy melts when making Krispy treats.

    🥣 Step by Step Instructions

    Below is a brief step-by-step process with photos of how to make Heart shaped Rice Krispy treats. See the recipe card below for more detailed recipe instructions.

    marshmallows and butter in a non stick pan.

    Step 1: Slowly melt Butter and Marshmallows in a nonstick pan over medium heat. Stirring continually to ensure it doesn't stick to the bottom of the pan.

    melted marshmallows in a non stick pan.

    Step 2: Once the marshmallows have fully melted add in the vanilla extract.

    Melted marshmallows being poured into a bowl of rice Krispie's.

    Step 3: In a large bowl carefully pour the melted marshmallow mixture into the Rice Krispies.

    Rice krispies mixed with melted marshmallows in a clear bowl.

    Step 4: Gently mix together until the Rice Krispies are fully coated with the melted marshmallows.

    Rice Krispie treat mix in a baking tin to set.

    Step 5: Place the rice Krispy mix into your prepared baking sheet and pat until compact together roughly 2 cm thick and leave to set.

    Close up of a heart cookie cutter on top of the rice Krispie mix.

    Step 6: Once the Rice Krispies have fully set use the cookie cutter and press firmly to get your desired size treats.

    Melt chocolate in the microwave in a small bowl. You can drizzle it with chocolate or dip the treats in chocolate. Then decorate the treats as desired with your favorite sprinkles.

    3 Rice Krispy heart treats stacked together on a white background.

    ❔Recipe FAQs

    Can I make them in advance?

    Yes, Once they have set, store them in an air-tight container for up to 5 days.

    Can I make them gluten and dairy free?

    Yes, You can substitute the butter and chocolate for your preferred dairy free brand.

    Is Rice Krispies gluten free?

    Kelloggs Rice Krispies are made with malt from Barley which may contain gluten and therefore not gluten-free. Although there are many brands that have gluten-free rice Krispy's that are safe. Some store brands may be gluten free but I advise you always to check the label to be sure that they do not have any gluten-containing ingredients.

    💝 More Valentine's day recipes

    • Chocolate Ganache Strawberry Tartlets
    • Gluten free Jammy Dodgers
    • Gluten Free Chocolate Cupcakes
    • Gluten Free Mini Strawberry Tarts

    If you are looking for more Valentine's day ideas check out the list of my favorite Gluten free Valentine's desserts.

    📖 Recipe

    Six heart shaped rice krispy treats on a white background.

    Heart Shaped Rice Krispie Valentine treats

    Rice Krispie Valentine treats are so quick and easy to make. The perfect marshmallow crispy heart-shaped treat. Perfect if you are looking for some Valentine's day inspiration or, as a cute little homemade food gift.
    5 from 12 votes
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    Course: Snack
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: gluten free
    Prep Time: 15 minutes
    Cook Time: 5 minutes
    Servings: 12 Hearts
    Calories: 206kcal

    Nutritional information is meant as a guideline and all information is approximate.

    Author: Amanda
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    Equipment

    • Heart Shaped cookie cutter
    • Baking sheet lined with greaseproof paper

    Ingredients

    • 200 grams Marshmallows
    • 100 grams Rice Krispies Gluten free - I used Nestlé GoFree Rice Pops Cereal.
    • 50 grams Butter
    • ½ teaspoon Vanilla extract
    • 50 grams White Chocolate You can use your preferred amount of chocolate.
    • Sprinkles Optional - Be sure to check that the sprinkles are gluten free.
    • Food coloring Optional

    Instructions

    • Over medium heat slowly melt Butter and Marshmallows in a non stick pan. Stirring continually to ensure it doesn't stick to the bottom of the pan.
    • When the marshmallows have fully melted add in the vanilla extract.
    • In a large bowl mix rice Krispies and melted marshmallows until fully combined.
    • Place the rice Krispy mix into your prepared baking sheet and pat until compact together roughly around 2 cms thick and leave to set.
    • Once the Rice Krispies have fully set using your cookie cutter press firmly to get your desired size treats.
    • Melt chocolate in the microwave in a small bowl. You can drizzle with chocolate or dip the treats in chocolate. Then decorate the treats as desired with your favorite sprinkles.

    Notes

    Can I make them in advance?
    Yes, Once they have set store in an air-tight container for up to 5 days.
    Can I make them gluten and dairy free?
    Yes, You can substitute the butter and chocolate for your preferred dairy free brand.
    Is Rice Krispies gluten free?
    Kelloggs Rice Krispies are made with malt from Barley which may contain gluten and therefore not gluten-free. Although there are many brands that have gluten-free rice Krispy's that are safe. Some store brands may be gluten free but I advise you to always check the label to be sure that they do not have any gluten-containing ingredients.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 206kcal | Carbohydrates: 33.8g | Protein: 2.2g | Fat: 7.5g | Saturated Fat: 4.6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1.2g | Cholesterol: 13.2mg | Sodium: 98.8mg | Potassium: 9.7mg | Sugar: 6.6g

    Disclaimer

    Nutritional information is meant as a guideline and is always an approximate calculation. Recipes may include information of various products used. It is your responsibility to check that ingredients you use when making a recipe are gluten free.

    I hope you enjoyed this Heart shaped Rice Krispie treats recipe.

    I would love your feedback.  Please rate this recipe and leave a comment below. You can also tag me in any photos taken when trying this recipe over on my Instagram.

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    1. Amy Liu Dong

      January 03, 2023 at 5:04 am

      This is so cute and looks really delicious.
      Such a perfect treat to make for my kids.5 stars

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