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January 31, 2021 by Jennifer

Valentines Candied Rice Krispie Squares

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I’m so excited that Valentine’s day is almost here! I’m celebrating with these tasty Valentine’s Candied Rice Krispie Squares!! They’re SO GOOD!

This is a super simple recipe that takes the traditional rice krispies treats and adds a little pop! you are sure to love. But, I mean, here I am, a girl who loves a rice cereal treat more than a candy bar…so, what do I know?! Maybe you should try these and find out…LOL!

Valentine's Candied Rice Krispie Squares

It’s valentines for one around here this year… So I am making fancy dinner plans for me and they include some sweet treats! This easy rice krispies treat recipe is at the top of the list!

I’m definitely pinning this so I remember to make it next year…hint, hint.

What You Need to Make Valentine’s Candied Rice Krispie Squares

To Make the Rice Krispies:

  • 5 c Rice Cereal
  • 1 bag Mini marshmallows (or regular sized will do as well)
  • 1/3 c Butter
  • ½ c Cinnamon Candy Hearts
  • 2 – 3 tbsp. Candy sprinkles

To Make the Icing:

  • 1 c Powdered sugar
  • 2 – 3 drops Red food coloring
  • ½ + tbsp. Milk

You could also use canned frosting, just thinned out with a couple more tablespoons of milk. But I never have a can of that handy, so I just make my own. Easy enough to do that and making homemade frosting is so easy, it’s totally worth it.

Valentine's Candied Rice Krispie Squares

How to Make Candied Rice Krispie Squares

  1. In a large soup pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
  2. When completely melted, add the marshmallows and stir constantly until they are melted. Remove from heat.  
  3. Add the rice krispies cereal and candy to the marshmallow mixture. Stir quickly and thoroughly.
  4. Empty the contents into a 9 x 13 pan that’s been lined with wax paper and/or greased. Wet hands quickly and press the contents into the corners of the pan and continue to press until it’s even.
  5. Let cool to room temperature.
  6. In a bowl, mix together the powdered sugar with ½ tsp of milk. Continue to add the milk in ½ tbsp. increments until you reach the consistency that you would like for drizzling on top of the squares. The icing will set up slightly as it sits.

**Note: You can cut the squares first and then drizzle the icing, or you can drizzle the icing over the top of the squares before you cut them.

**Another note: If you prefer ridiculously chewy, very dry rice crispy cereal treats, you can cut the marshmallows down by 1/3. If you prefer super gooey, ridiculously not-gonna-hold-their-shape treats, just add 1/3 again more marshmallows. Either way, they’re really tasty.

**Last note, I promise: If you want frosting that is stiff enough to write with, that won’t spread and you can actually, maybe write someone’s name out or whatever, you can just add less milk to the powdered sugar. If you want to basically cover the top of the rice krispies bars with frosting, you can make it thin and then spread it out with the back of a spoon. OR, if you’re really nuts for frosting, you can also make it juuuuust a little thinner than I did by adding another 1/2 tablespoon of milk and then you can dip the corners of each rice krispies treat in the frosting.

Valentine's Candied Rice Krispie Squares

Don’t these look amazing? The kids in your life would go nuts for some Valentine’s Candied Rice Krispie Squares after school or for a class treat! I know that I’ll be enjoying these over the next few days!

The perfect Valentine’s treat! Give this Valentine’s Candied Rice Krispie Square #recipe a try!
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Whats your favorite valentine’s treat to share?

Need more Valentine’s treat inspiration? Try these!

Funfetti Cake and Berry Parfait

Milk Chocolate Cake Pops 

Raspberry Cheesecake Cocktail Shots

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Comments

  1. Krista says

    February 9, 2017 at 10:24 am

    Rice Krispie treats are my favorite!!! I love the addition of candy! I’m going to make a batch for our homeschool Valentine’s party!

    Reply
  2. evangeline says

    February 17, 2017 at 4:22 am

    I just stumbled upon your blog and wanted to say that I have really enjoyed reading your blog posts. Any way I’ll be subscribing to your feed and I hope you post again soon.

    Reply
  3. Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says

    February 19, 2017 at 10:33 am

    They’re so pretty! Thanks for sharing on the What’s for Dinner Link up!

    Reply
  4. shelley says

    February 23, 2017 at 10:14 am

    These are really pretty! Thanks for sharing at Over the Moon. We look forward to seeing you again next week.

    Reply
  5. Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says

    February 25, 2017 at 8:01 am

    Thanks for sharing this at the What’s for Dinner Link up! You’re one of the features for this coming week!

    Reply
  6. Christine says

    February 25, 2017 at 8:17 pm

    Those look amazing. Thanks so much for sharing this with us at the DI & DI Link Party, loved seeing an sharing it.

    Reply
  7. Donella says

    February 27, 2017 at 12:56 pm

    How pretty… and so easy to modify for other holidays, too. Stopping by from Funtastic Friday!

    Reply
  8. Miz Helen says

    February 28, 2017 at 10:13 am

    Your Candied Rice Krispie Squares look like a very special treat! Thanks so much for sharing your awesome recipe with us at Full Plate Thursday and you have a great week!
    Miz Helen

    Reply
  9. Mother of 3 says

    January 14, 2018 at 10:38 am

    They’re so pink and pretty. My boys love Rice Krispie treats and while we have topped them with drizzled melted chocolate and sprinkles before I never really thought of adding candy into them. Pinned.

    Reply
  10. Lanae Bond says

    January 15, 2018 at 2:38 pm

    This so pretty and creative! I never seen a rice krispie look so good!

    Reply
  11. Julie @ Back To My Southern Roots says

    January 16, 2018 at 4:52 pm

    I absolutely love Rice Crispy Treats. I could eat half of the pan in one sitting (did I just tell on myself? 🙂

    What a fun and delicious recipe!

    Reply
  12. Maribeth Alexander says

    January 16, 2018 at 10:14 pm

    Beautiful Valentine Treats! My grandchildren would love them!

    Reply
  13. Deena says

    January 17, 2018 at 9:26 pm

    Super cute and likely easy to make- thanks for linking up on the Blended Blog

    Reply
  14. Helen at the Lazy Gastronome says

    January 20, 2018 at 7:21 am

    Delicious! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner Party.

    Reply
  15. Lily says

    January 20, 2018 at 12:25 pm

    Who doesn’t love rice krispie treats and these are perfect for Valentines. Love the touch of pink with the icing on top. Thanks for sharing at Fiesta Friday!

    Reply
  16. Miz Helen says

    January 20, 2018 at 5:37 pm

    Your Rice Krispie Squares look awesome!Thanks so much for sharing your post with us at Full Plate Thursday. Have a great week and come back soon!
    Miz Helen

    Reply
  17. Judith Graber says

    January 21, 2018 at 6:06 am

    Who doesn’t like Rice Krispie treats – especially kids. I made pumpkin treats one year and the Valentine twist is a great idea. Thanks for coming to the party and sharing with Fiesta Friday.

    Reply
  18. Jann Olson says

    January 23, 2018 at 8:13 pm

    So fun for Valentines! I have a friend who makes something similar and they are so delicious! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

    Reply
  19. Sherry says

    January 24, 2018 at 11:36 am

    Yum! The kids would love these. Thanks for sharing at Home Sweet Home!

    Reply
  20. Theresa says

    January 24, 2018 at 6:14 pm

    Perfect for Valentine’s Day. Thanks for sharing at the Inspiration Spotlight party. Pinned & sharing. See you again soon.

    Reply
  21. Stacie says

    February 1, 2021 at 11:53 am

    Rice krispie treats are one of my favorites!! Yours are so darn cute for Valentine’s!

    Reply

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