Description
These Chocolate Dipped Rice Krispie Treats combine the classic marshmallow and cereal base with a delightful pink candy coating and festive Valentine’s Day sprinkles. Perfect for a sweet and fun dessert or snack, they are easy to make and wonderfully colorful for special occasions.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 3 tbsp salted butter
- 10 oz mini marshmallows
- 5 cups Rice Krispie cereal
Chocolate Dipping
- 1 cup pink candy melts
- 1 tsp vegetable oil or canola oil
- Valentine’s Day sprinkles, as desired
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment or wax paper and set it aside to prevent sticking.
- Melt Marshmallows and Butter: In a microwave-safe bowl, combine the mini marshmallows and salted butter. Microwave, stirring every 30 seconds until fully melted and smooth, taking care to avoid burning.
- Mix in Cereal: Add the Rice Krispie cereal to the melted marshmallow mixture and gently fold until all the cereal is evenly coated.
- Shape the Treats: Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared pan. Avoid packing it too tightly to keep the treats light and chewy.
- Set and Slice: Allow the treats to set at room temperature for about 30 minutes until firm, then cut into 12 even bars.
- Melt Candy Coating: In a microwave-safe cup, melt the pink candy melts together with the vegetable or canola oil, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth and fully combined.
- Dip and Decorate: Dip half of each Rice Krispie bar into the melted candy mixture, then place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Immediately sprinkle with Valentine’s Day sprinkles for a festive touch. Let them set for a few minutes until the coating hardens.
- Serve: Once the coating is set, enjoy your colorful and delicious chocolate-dipped Rice Krispie treats!
Notes
- Use salted butter to enhance flavor; unsalted butter can be used but add a slight pinch of salt if desired.
- Do not over pack the mixture in the pan to maintain a soft texture.
- Substitute candy melts with white chocolate and food coloring if preferred.
- Store treats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days to maintain freshness.
- For a dairy-free version, use dairy-free butter and check candy melts ingredients.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (about 1/12th of recipe)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
