Valentine’s Day Rice Krispie Treats

Last Updated on February 26, 2025

These Valentine’s Day Rice Krispie Treats are such a fun and easy snack idea.

Your “little monsters” will love sharing these monster themed Valentine’s Day treats with their friends. If you love easy kid-friendly snacks like this one, then you may want to try this Valentine’s Bark recipe.

When you serve these treats to your kids and their friends, you can make it extra special by serving them with these hot cocoa marshmallow hearts.

What to Know About Candy Melts

To make these Valentine’s Day Rice Krispies Treats you are going to use candy melts. My favorite thing about using candy melts is that there is less risk of the chocolate seizing up, plus they come in so many festive colors.

If you don’t know what candy melts are, here is some more information:

• They are a type of candy coating that has been invented to get smooth melting and dipping every time you use them for baking and decorating.
• They are made from sugar and oil (sugar to add sweetness and oil to help the candy break down when heated), milk powder and sometimes contain flavorings and coloring. 
• Candy melts are often used to coat cake pops, truffles, pretzels, and other treats. You can also use them as a dip, to mold candy into shapes, as a drizzle, pipe decorations and make ganache.
• The candy melts are in a flat, round shape so that they melt evenly.
• Melt them in the microwave, a double boiler, or a melting pot.

❤️ Why You’ll Love This Recipe

These delicious and oh-so-festive Valentine Rice Krispie Treats are the perfect snack for your little monsters to enjoy on Valentine’s Day.

• Easy to make: All you basically have to do is open the treats, melt the candy, dip the treats and decorate. Your kids can help you with most or all of the steps depending on their age.
• Fun to make: Since your kids can help you make these, you can have fun making memories by creating an assembly line and playing some songs for kids as you assemble these for their friends.
• Always a hit at parties: Holiday snacks are so much fun, so kids will love these cute and colorful treats.

If you love sweet Valentine’s desserts then give these strawberry cake mix cookies a try next time.

🥘 Ingredients

Did I mention that this easy recipe is a no-bake treat? Just grab these simple ingredients from your local grocery and get ready to enjoy this sweet snack.

• Rice Krispie Treat Bars: You can pick up a package of these already made treats in the snack aisle at your local grocery store.
• Candy melts: You will need a package of light pink candy melts and a package of bright pink candy melts.
• Candy eyes: At your local box store or craft store, you will need to grab a package of large candy eyes and a package of small candy eyes.

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🔀 Substitutions

If you don’t have the ingredients you need, see if you have these instead:

Rice Krispies Treats: Instead of buying store-bought treats, you could also whip up a batch of homemade using Rice Krispies cereal, butter, and marshmallows, if you want to save a little money.

Candy melts: If you don’t have candy melts, then you can melt white chocolate chips or bars and add pink or red food coloring.

Candy eyes: Pipe a small black dot of icing onto white chocolate chips for a homemade version of candy eyes.

🌈Variations / Options / Add-Ins

These Rice Krispie Treats can easily be customized to fit your personal tastes.

Different base: If you want a different base, thick cut-out sugar cookies or brownies can work. If you want a similar look, different brands or flavors like Cocoa Krispies or Fruity Pebbles can add variety.

Different coating: Instead of using candy melts, you could also dip these into melted dark chocolate chips or milk chocolate chips. If you prefer a softer coating, you can use a thick royal icing or colored buttercream instead.

Different decorations: While the candy coating is still wet add some of your favorite Valentine’s Sprinkles for an extra festive touch. Instead of candy eyeballs, you could press some conversation hearts on the monsters for a fun twist.

If you like melted chocolate but prefer cupcakes, try these chocolate strawberry cupcakes.

🥄 Equipment Needed / Helpful Tools

You only need a few kitchen tools to help you make this easy recipe. So, gather these tools and get ready to enjoy this tasty dessert.

• Baking sheet: This is where you’ll assemble the treats.
• Wax paper or Parchment paper: Put this on the baking sheet before you make the snack so clean up is really easy when you’re done.
• Lollipop sticks: Insert these into the Rice Krispies so the kids have something to hold while they enjoy their food.
• Microwave safe bowls: You’ll need two bowls to melt the light pink and bright pink candy melts.

🔪 How to Make Valentine’s Day Rice Krispie Treats

These Valentine Rice Krispie Treats are very simple to make and perfect for getting kids into the kitchen. Follow the instructions below and you will have an easy snack recipe in no time at all.

Step 1: Prepare Baking Sheet

Line a baking sheet with wax or parchment paper.

Step 2: Prepare Rice Krispies

Open each Rice Krispie Treat and discard the wrappers.

Step 3: Add the Lollipop Stick

Gently insert a lollipop stick stick into the base of each Rice Krispie Treat and place on the prepared baking sheet.

Step 4: Put in Refrigerator

Place the baking sheet in the fridge for 15-20 minutes. This firms up the treats so they’ll hold their shape when dipping.

Step 5: Melt the Candy Melts

Pour 5 ounces of each color (you can melt more if you need more) of Wilton candy melts into separate microwave safe bowls. Place each bowl in the microwave one at a time, heating for 30 second increments, stirring occasionally until melted.

Step 6: Let Cool

Let cool for 2-3 minutes. Dip a spoon into the melted candy and let it drip — if it coats the spoon smoothly without running off too quickly, it’s ready to use.

Step 7: Dip the Treats

Dip the Rice Krispie Treats into the melted candy covering halfway and allowing the excess to drip back into the bowl.

Step 8: Add the Candy Eyes

Place the treats on the baking sheet and give them each a few candy eyes.

Step 9: Set Chocolate and Serve

Letting the chocolate fully set will take about 20-30 minutes at room temperature. If you want to speed it up, you can place the treats in the fridge for about 10-15 minutes until the chocolate hardens completely.

👩‍🍳 Pro Tips

Here are a few tips that you can use to make sure that your Valentine rice krispie treats turn out perfectly.

• If the melts are too thick, add 1 teaspoon of vegetable shortening or coconut oil to thin them out.
• While you dipping if the candy coating starts to harden pop it back in the microwave for 15 to 20 seconds so that it loosens back up.
• Pour the melted candy into a tall, narrow cup instead of a bowl. This makes dipping easier and ensures a smooth, even coating.
• If the candy eyes won’t stay in place, you can add a bit of melted candy behind them and press lightly.
• If you want to give these at a party, place each treat into a cellophane bag, and close with a twist tie or ribbon.

❓ Recipe FAQs

🙏 Pairing

These are my favorite dishes to serve with Valentine’s Day Rice Krispie Treats:

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📋 Recipe

Valentine’s Day Rice Krispie Treats

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Corinne Schmitt

Valentine Rice Krispie Treats are a simple and delicious snack. These fun monster themed Valentine's Day treats are perfect for class parties. 

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Chilling Time 25 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 8 people

Calories 160 kcal

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Equipment

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  Baking sheet
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  Wax paper or Parchment paper
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  Lollipop sticks
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  Microwave-safe bowls

Ingredients

  

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• ▢ 8 Kellogg’s Rice Krispie Treats
• ▢ 10 ounces Wilton light pink candy melts
• ▢ 10 ounces Wilton bright pink candy melts
• ▢ Large candy eyes
• ▢ Small candy eyes

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Instructions

 

• Line a baking sheet with wax or parchment paper.
• Open each Rice Krispie Treat and discard the wrappers.
  8 Kellogg’s Rice Krispie Treats
• Gently insert a lollipop stick stick into the base of each Rice Krispie Treat and place on the prepared baking sheet.
• Place the baking sheet in the fridge for 15-20 minutes. This firms up the treats so they’ll hold their shape when dipping.
• Pour 5 ounces of each color (you can melt more if you need more) of Wilton candy melts into separate microwave safe bowls. Place each bowl in the microwave one at a time, heating for 30 second increments, stirring occasionally until melted.
  10 ounces Wilton light pink candy melts, 10 ounces Wilton bright pink candy melts
• Let cool for 2-3 minutes. Dip a spoon into the melted candy and let it drip — if it coats the spoon smoothly without running off too quickly, it’s ready to use.
• Dip the Rice Krispie Treats into the melted candy covering halfway and allowing the excess to drip back into the bowl.
• Place the treats on the baking sheet and give them each a few candy eyes.
  Large candy eyes, Small candy eyes
• Letting the chocolate fully set will take about 20-30 minutes at room temperature. If you want to speed it up, you can place the treats in the fridge for about 10-15 minutes until the chocolate hardens completely.

Notes

Pro Tips

• If the melts are too thick, add 1 teaspoon of vegetable shortening or coconut oil to thin them out.
• While you dipping if the candy coating starts to harden pop it back in the microwave for 15 to 20 seconds so that it loosens back up.
• Pour the melted candy into a tall, narrow cup instead of a bowl. This makes dipping easier and ensures a smooth, even coating.
• If the candy eyes won’t stay in place, you can add a bit of melted candy behind them and press lightly.
• If you want to give these at a party, place each treat into a cellophane bag, and close with a twist tie or ribbon.

 

Recipe FAQs

How do I store the finished treats?

Store them in a single layer in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. If you need to stack them, place parchment paper between layers to prevent sticking.

 

Can I freeze these treats?

It’s not recommended, as freezing can cause condensation when thawed, making the candy coating sticky.

 

Can I make these without the lollipop stick?

Yes, you can make these without the sticks. Simply dip each treat in melted candy using a fork or by hand and then proceed with the rest of the recipe.

Nutrition

Serving: 1TreatCalories: 160kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 0.1gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gSodium: 37mgPotassium: 1mgFiber: 0.004gSugar: 19gVitamin A: 67IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 0.1mgIron: 0.3mg

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