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!
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.
How to Make Candied Rice Krispie Squares
- In a large soup pot, melt the butter over medium heat.
- When completely melted, add the marshmallows and stir constantly until they are melted. Remove from heat.
- Add the rice krispies cereal and candy to the marshmallow mixture. Stir quickly and thoroughly.
- 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.
- Let cool to room temperature.
- 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.
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!
Whats your favorite valentine’s treat to share?
Need more Valentine’s treat inspiration? Try these!
Funfetti Cake and Berry Parfait
Raspberry Cheesecake Cocktail Shots
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!
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They’re so pretty! Thanks for sharing on the What’s for Dinner Link up!
These are really pretty! Thanks for sharing at Over the Moon. We look forward to seeing you again next week.
Thanks for sharing this at the What’s for Dinner Link up! You’re one of the features for this coming week!
Those look amazing. Thanks so much for sharing this with us at the DI & DI Link Party, loved seeing an sharing it.
How pretty… and so easy to modify for other holidays, too. Stopping by from Funtastic Friday!
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
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.
This so pretty and creative! I never seen a rice krispie look so good!
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!
Beautiful Valentine Treats! My grandchildren would love them!
Super cute and likely easy to make- thanks for linking up on the Blended Blog
Delicious! Thanks for sharing at the What’s for Dinner Party.
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!
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
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.
So fun for Valentines! I have a friend who makes something similar and they are so delicious! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
Yum! The kids would love these. Thanks for sharing at Home Sweet Home!
Perfect for Valentine’s Day. Thanks for sharing at the Inspiration Spotlight party. Pinned & sharing. See you again soon.
Rice krispie treats are one of my favorites!! Yours are so darn cute for Valentine’s!