Prepare and cool Rice Cereal Treats according to recipe directions. Do not cut into squares.
Recipe
Author
Hy-Vee Seasons Magazine
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Description
Beloved crispy treats with an extra special kiss of flavor and color can bring a sweet smile to someone’s face.
Servings and Ingredients
Ingredients
Serves 6
| Quantity | Ingredient | Add |
|---|---|---|
| 1 recipe Rice Cereal Treats | ||
| 1 (10-oz.) pkg. white chocolate melting wafers | ||
| 1 tbsp. That’s Smart! pre-cream shortening | ||
| 8 drop(s) Over the Top pretty pastel pink food coloring gel | ||
| 1 (3.5-oz.) bottle Valentine nonpareils sprinkles |
Things To Grab
- Baking sheet
- 4-in.-wide heart-shape cookie cutter
- Medium microwave-safe bowl
- Small deep bowl
- Parchment paper
Directions
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper; set aside. Cut cereal treats into 6 hearts using a 4-in.-wide heart-shape cookie cutter; set aside.
Microwave white chocolate melting wafers and shortening in a medium microwave-safe bowl on HIGH at 15-second intervals or until melted, stirring each time.
Transfer 3/4 cup melted chocolate mixture to a small deep bowl; stir in pink food coloring until evenly tinted. Place sprinkles in another small deep bowl.
Dip one-half of each heart-shape cereal treat into pink-tinted chocolate; shake off excess. Immediately dip the coated portion of cereal treats into sprinkles. Place coated hearts on prepared baking sheet.
Microwave remaining melted white chocolate mixture in the medium bowl for 10 to 15 seconds or until warm and drizzling consistency; stir until smooth. Drizzle white coating over coated cereal treats. Let stand until chocolate is set. Store in an airtight container at room temperature up to 5 days.
Nutrition facts
Servings
570 Calories per serving
Amounts Per Serving
- Total Fat: 23g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
- Sodium: 210mg
- Total Carbohydrates: 88g
- Protein: 6g
Daily Values
0%
Iron 30%
0%
Calcium 8%
0%
Vitamin D 10%
0%
Potassium 2%