Conversation hearts and a splash of color transform ordinary crisp rice treats into love notes that are perfect for Valentine's Day or any occasion.
15m
PREP TIME
15m
COOK TIME
82
CALORIES
6
INGREDIENTS
Servings: 24
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter
- 1 package (10 ounces) marshmallows
- 1/2 teaspoon McCormick® All Natural Pure Vanilla Extract
- 10 to 12 drops McCormick® Red Food Color
- 6 cups crispy rice cereal
- Valentine's Day conversation hearts, for garnish
INSTRUCTIONS
- 1 Line 13x9-inch baking pan with foil. Lightly butter or spray foil with no stick cooking spray.
- 2 Melt butter in large saucepan or Dutch oven on low heat. Add marshmallows; stir constantly until marshmallows are melted. Remove from heat.
- 3 Stir in vanilla and food color until smooth. Quickly add cereal to marshmallow mixture and stir until well coated.
- 4 Press into prepared pan using a buttered spatula. Sprinkle with Valentine's Day conversation hearts. Cool. Cut into bars or use heart-shaped cookie cutters.
TIPS AND TRICKS
Microwave Directions: Melt butter and marshmallows in large microwavable bowl on HIGH for 2 minutes, stirring after 1 minute. Continue with Step 3.
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