Valentine's XO Krispy Treats
A classic Rice Krispies Treats recipe, cut into rectangles, then dipped in melted chocolate and sprinkles.
Equipment
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Large saucepan
- Silicone spoon
- 2 8x8 inch baking pans, or 1 - 9x13 inch baking pan
- Parchment paper
- Large knife
- Cutting board
- 6 or 8 inch treat sticks
- Baking sheet
- Small microwave-safe bowls for melting candy, or double boiler melting method
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp butter
- 10 oz package mini marshmallows
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 cup white candy melts
- 1 cup pink candy melts
- 3 tbsp XOXO sprinkles Found at Walmart
Instructions
- Line baking pans with parchment paper for easy mess-free clean up
- Add butter to a large saucepan, and melt over low heat. Add marshmallows, and stir often until melted. Remove from heat
- Add Rice Krispies and stir until well coated
- Divide the mixture between the two prepared pans, and use a buttered spatula to press mixture down, in an even layer.
- Transfer pans to the refrigerator to cool and set or 1 hour
- Remove the treats from the pan by lifting the parchment paper, then set on a cutting board. Cut the pan of treats in half the cut each half into 3 rectangles.
- Insert a treat stick into the bottom of each treat.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Add the candy melts to bowls, and melt according to package directions.
- Dip the tops 2 inches of each treat into the melted candy, and set on the parchment lined baking sheet. Immediately add sprinkles over the top of the melted candy.
- Chill for 15 minutes to set.
- Enjoy!