Red Velvet Rice Krispie Treats

With a gorgeous vibrant red color and contrasting white chocolate drizzle, these homemade Red Velvet Rice Krispie treats are the perfect Valentine’s Day dessert.

Course Desserts & Sweets

Cuisine American

Keyword red velvet rice krispie treats, rice krispie treats, valentine treats

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Additional Time 30

Total Time 50

Servings

Calories 200kcal

Author Lisa O'Driscoll

Equipment

Ingredients

Instructions

Prepare a 13×9 pan by lining it with aluminum foil. Butter the top of the foil or spritz with butter flavored cooking spray.
In a large pot over medium heat melt butter and marshmallows stirring frequently until completely melted and smooth.
10 ounces mini marshmallows, 1/2 cup butter
Remove from heat and add cake mix and vanilla. Stir until well mixed.
1 cup red velvet cake mix, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Add ½-1 teaspoon of red gel food coloring. Stir the mixture until well incorporated. If you want a darker red color, just add more to achieve desired color.
Taste free red gel food coloring
Add in rice krispies and stir to coat. The mixture will be very thick.
6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
Place mixture in prepared pan and evenly press into place. Allow to cool completely.
Remove the treats from the pan and place them on a flat surface. With a sharp knife, cut them into 16 even rectangles.
Place white chocolate chips in a microwave safe bowl.
1/3 cup white chocolate chips
Microwave them in 30 second increments stirring in between until melted and smooth.
Place the melted chocolate in a piping bag or a zip top baggie. Cut off the end or corner and pipe chocolate across each treat. Allow chocolate to cool and enjoy!

Notes

Cut these crispy treats into heart shapes with a cookie cutter for a really fun Valentine's Day touch

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