Heart-Shaped Cereal Treats

5 ingredients

9 calories

6 min cook time

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Ingredients

5 total

4 teaspoons butter

Valentine sprinkles and colored sugars

6 cups crisp rice cereal

5 cups miniature marshmallows

½ cup Nestlé® Toll House® Premier White Morsels

Directions

Prep: 23

Cook: 6

Wait: 40

Serving: 26

Step 1

Melt butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Add marshmallows; cook, stirring occasionally, until completely melted.
Cooking: 5 min

Step 2

Spray a rubber spatula with nonstick cooking spray. Fold cereal into marshmallow mixture using spatula until completely coated.
Preparation: 2 min

Step 3

Remove from heat and let cool until cool enough to handle.
Waiting: 10 min

Step 4

Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper; lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray.
Preparation: 1 min

Step 5

Working quickly, scoop out ¼ cup cereal mixture and shape into a heart using oiled hands or a 3-inch heart-shaped cookie cutter. If mixture cools and becomes hard to work with, warm over low heat until mixture softens up again. Place each piece on prepared baking sheet and let sit for 10 minutes.
Preparation: 15 min

Step 6

Microwave morsels in small, uncovered, microwave-safe bowl on MEDIUM-HIGH (70%) power for 45 seconds; STIR. Morsels may retain some of their original shape. If needed, microwave for an additional 10 seconds or until of drizzling consistency.
Cooking: 1 min

Step 7

Working quickly, drizzle melted morsels over treats using a fork. Decorate with sprinkles and colored sugars.
Preparation: 5 min

Step 8

Let sit for at least 30 minutes before serving. Best if served the same day.
Waiting: 30 min

Nutrition Information

9 calories per serving

Serving size: 26

0.59g fat

14.18g carbs

0.69g protein

% DV*

Total Fat 0.59g

0.75%

Saturated Fat 0.37g

Cholesterol 1.56mg

Sodium 4.68mg

Carbohydrates 14.18g

5.15%

Dietary Fiber 0.06g

Sugars 0g

Protein 0.69g

1.38%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.