The Best Festive Rice Krispie Treats (Perfect For Holidays!)

If there is one treat that I make more than anything for the holidays, it’s this festive rice krispie treats recipe. They are thick, gooey, crispy, and crunchy dessert bars easily jazzed up for any occasion. My kids and their friends go wild for these simply delicious treats!

When it comes to treats, holidays, and kids–my most valuable resource lies right here in this delicious Rice Krispie treats recipe. Rice krispie treats are incredibly easy to make, crowd-pleasing, and so much fun to make for any holiday.

Making festive rice krispie treats for my kids has become a cherished tradition in our household. With this heart-shaped rice krispie treat recipe you can bring joy and love to any occasion. Whether it’s Valentine’s Day, birthdays, or just a random day, these treats will make your little ones (and their friends) feel extra special.

I can’t tell you the number of times I’ve made these for my kids to take to school for a simple, yet thoughtful (and extremely delicious) holiday gift for their friends and teachers!

These heart-shaped rice krispie treats are not only delicious, they are easy to make and perfect for any occasion that calls for a little extra sweetness.

Join me as I share my favorite recipe and tips for creating these heartwarming goodies that will surely make your kids’ hearts skip a beat!

why your whole family will love this Rice Krispie treat recipe

• Easy to Make
• Crowd-Pleasing Treat
• Kid Friendly
• Old-Fashioned Staple
• Fun and Festive
• Irresistible Flavor

ingredients

To make these easy and delicious heart-shaped rice krispie treats you’ll need a few ingredients that you can get at almost any grocery store or even online!

Here’s what we are working with:

• Rice Krispies cereal
• butter
• mini marshmallows
• vanilla extract
• cookie cutter – I used a heart shape cookie cutter when I made these for Valentine’s Day. You can use any cookie cutter you see fit for the occasion. Or simply opt to keep these Rice Krispie treats as bars.
• sprinkles, optional
• cooking spray

how to make festive Rice Krispie treats

In a large saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.

Add the marshmallows to the melted butter and stir until completely melted and well combined. Mix in the vanilla extract.

Remove the saucepan from heat and add the Rice Krispies cereal. Stir until the cereal is evenly coated with the marshmallow mixture.

Coat a large spatula or spoon with cooking spray to prevent sticking (or coat your fingers with water) and press the mixture firmly into a greased 9×9-inch baking pan. Add sprinkles to the top if using.

Allow the mixture to cool and set for about 30 minutes. Once cooled, use a cookie cutter to cut out rice krispie treats in the desired shape. For the leftover pieces, simple place into the cookie cutter to make more of the shape.

Feel free to get creative and decorate the treats with icing, sprinkles, or chocolate drizzle for an extra special touch.

I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as we do. It’s definitely one of those recipes worth saving. There’s nothing better than having what looks and tastes like a gourmet dessert on the table, but one that saves you time behind the scenes. 

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