Valentine’s Day M&M Rice Krispie Treats
Whip up festive and delicious Valentine’s Day M&M Rice Krispie Treats in just 15 minutes—perfect for a quick and easy last-minute holiday surprise!
Are you looking for a holiday treat that is pretty, festive, and super easy to make? Our yummy Valentine’s Day M&M Rice Krispie Treats are a great choice for a last-minute Valentine’s Day surprise for your family, friends or even yourself. The crunchy Red, Pink and White M&M’s add a perfect pop of Valentine’s flair to the classic marshmallow-y goodness we all love. Whether you’re packing them in a lunchbox or serving them at a party, they’re guaranteed to be a hit. And here’s the best news … you’ll only need fifteen minutes to whip up these yummy colorful treats. Happy Valentine’s Day from our family to yours!
Ingredients You Will Need
How to Make the Marshmallow Mixture
Step 1: Melt 8 tablespoons of butter in a large saucepan on medium-low heat.
Step 2: Add 7 cups of Mini Marshmallows to the melted butter. Stir the marshmallows so they are completely covered in the melted butter. On medium-low heat, stir the marshmallows continually until they are completely melted.
Step 3: As soon as the marshmallows are melted, take the pan off the heat.
Adding the M&M’s and the Rice Krispies Cereal
Step 4: Add 8 cups of Rice Krispie Cereal to the marshmallow mixture.
Step 5: Gently fold the Rice Krispie Cereal into the marshmallow mixture.
A Note about the M&M’s – stick the bag in the freezer the night before you make these treats. If you don’t freeze the M&M’s the chocolate will melt and the M&M’s will break as you stir them into the warm Rice Krispie Treats mixture and the treats won’t turn out as pretty.
Step 6: Save 1/4 cup of M&M’s for the top of the Rice Krispie Treats and then pour the rest of the frozen M&M’s into the Rice Krispie Treat mixture along with 1 cup of Mini Marshmallows to the Rice Krispie Treat mixture.
Step 7: Fold the mixture until the M&M’s and the Mini Marshmallows are mixed into the mixture.
Assembly Instructions
Step 8: Spoon the mixture into a 9×13″ pan. (We line the pan with a piece of parchment paper.)
Step 9: Sprinkle the 1/4 cup of M&M’s on the top of the treats in the pan and lightly press the mixture into the pan.
Steps 11-12: Let the Rice Krispie Treats cool and then cut them into squares.
Serving/Storage Instructions
Rice Krispie Treats will last 2-3 days at room temperature in an air-tight container before they start to get stale. You can extend that timeline a few days if you store them in the refrigerator and then take them out about 30 minutes before you eat them. They freeze up great though and that is what we do if we want to make these ahead of time for a party or a family gathering. They defrost very quickly and taste great once they are defrosted. You can keep them in the freezer for up to a couple of months.
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Valentine's Day M&M Rice Krispie Treats
Whip up festive and delicious Valentine's Day M&M Rice Krispie Treats in just 15 minutes—perfect for a quick and easy last-minute holiday surprise!
Ingredients
- 8 tablespoons Salted Sweet Cream Butter
- 8 cups Mini Marshmallows
- 8 cups Rice Krispie Cereal
- 1 bag Valentine's Mix M&M Candies (10 oz.)
Instructions
- Freeze the bag of M&M's overnight.
- Melt 8 tablespoons of butter in a large saucepan on medium-low heat.
- Add 7 cups of Mini Marshmallows to the melted butter.
- Stir the marshmallows so they are completely covered in the melted butter.
- On medium-low heat, stir the marshmallows continually until they are completely melted.
- As soon as the marshmallows are melted, take the pan off the heat.
- Add 8 cups of Rice Krispie Cereal to the marshmallow mixture.
- Gently fold the Rice Krispie Cereal into the marshmallow mixture.
- Save 1/4 cup of M&M's for the top of the Rice Krispie Treats and then pour the rest of the frozen M&M's into the Rice Krispie Treat mixture. (Note: if you don't freeze the M&M's the chocolate will melt and the M&M's will break as you stir them in and the treats won't turn out as pretty.)
- Add 1 cup of Mini Marshmallows to the Rice Krispie Treat mixture.
- Fold the mixture until the M&M's and the Mini Marshmallows are mixed into the mixture.
- Spoon the mixture into a 9x13" pan. (We line the pan with a piece of parchment paper.)
- Sprinkle the 1/4 cup of M&M's on the top of the treats in the pan.
- Lightly press the mixture into the pan.
- Let the Rice Krispie Treats cool and then cut them into squares.
Notes
Storage Instructions
Rice Krispie Treats will last 2-3 days at room temperature in an air-tight container before they start to get stale. You can extend that timeline a few days if you store them in the refrigerator and then take them out about 30 minutes before you eat them. They freeze up great though and that is what we do if we want to make these ahead of time for a party or a family gathering. They defrost very quickly and taste great once they are defrosted. You can keep them in the freezer for up to a couple of months.
Did you Make this Recipe? Leave a review below, then snap a picture and tag @twosisterscrafting on Instagram so we can see it!
