Description
These Easy Strawberry Rice Krispie Treat Hearts are a delightful twist on the classic treat, infused with freeze-dried strawberry powder for a fruity flavor and charming heart shapes perfect for any occasion. Soft, chewy, and bursting with strawberry goodness, these treats are simple to make and fun to share.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter
- 8 cups mini marshmallows, divided (reserve 1 cup to add at the end)
- 1 oz bag freeze dried strawberries, pulsed to a fine powder in a food processor
- 6 cups rice krispie cereal
Instructions
- Prepare Pan: Prep a large cookie sheet by swiping it with shortening to prevent sticking and set aside.
- Melt Butter: In a large pot over medium heat, melt 6 tablespoons of unsalted butter until fully melted.
- Melt Marshmallows: Add 7 cups of the mini marshmallows to the melted butter and stir continuously with a spatula until the marshmallows are completely melted, about 1 minute.
- Add Strawberry Powder: Stir in the finely powdered freeze-dried strawberries into the melted marshmallow mixture until evenly combined.
- Mix Cereal and Remaining Marshmallows: Turn off the heat. Add 6 cups of rice krispie cereal to the pot and stir until all cereal is coated with the strawberry marshmallow mixture. Then, toss in the reserved 1 cup of mini marshmallows and gently stir; these marshmallows will create little white pockets in the treats.
- Shape the Treats: Immediately spread the mixture evenly onto the prepared cookie sheet. Use shortening on clean hands to press the mixture flat and compact. Let cool for 10-15 minutes to slightly firm up.
- Flip and Cut: Once cooled, flip the rice krispie treat slab onto a sheet of parchment paper. Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to cut out heart shapes as closely packed as possible.
- Serve and Store: Enjoy your strawberry rice krispie treat hearts! Store leftovers in a large gallon Ziploc bag to keep them fresh and soft for several days.
Notes
- Using shortening to grease hands helps to press the mixture evenly without sticking.
- The reserved mini marshmallows add delightful little pockets of softness and texture.
- The number of hearts you get depends on the size of your cookie cutter.
- For easier cleanup, soak the pot with some water right after mixing.
- Store treats in an airtight container or sealed bag to maintain freshness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 heart (approx. 30g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 3.5g
- Saturated Fat: 2.1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
