Valentine’s Dipped Rice Krispies Treats

Adapted slightly from the Rice Krispies Treats recipe on the side of the Kellogg’s Rice Krispies cereal box

Prep time: 1 minute | Cook time: 20 minutes | Total time: 21 minutes (plus cooling time)

Yield: 20-24 treats

INGREDIENTS:

• 3 tablespoons margarine or butter (I always use butter)
• 1 package (10 oz) regular marshmallows or 4 cups miniature marshmallows
• 6 cups crisped rice cereal (aka Rice Krispies)
• Candy melts or white chocolate chips
• Food coloring, if desired
• Sprinkles, of course

DIRECTIONS:

1. Melt the margarine or butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Add the marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat.
2. Mix in the crisped rice cereal. Stir until well coated.
3. Spread the mixture using a buttered spatula or waxed paper evenly into an 11×17-inch rimmed baking sheet coated with cooking spray. Cut the treats into heart shapes with a 2- 3-inch cookie cutter (enjoy the scraps!) when cool.
4. Melt the candy melts or white chocolate chips according the package directions. Stir in a few drops of food coloring, if you’d like. Dip the edges of the treats into the candy and decorate with sprinkles. Allow the candy to cool and set before serving.
5. Best if served the same day.