These red velvet Rice Krispie treats are a festive version of the original, made with red velvet box cake mix, marshmallows, and topped with fun Valentine's Day sprinkles.
Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat. Spray heart shaped cookie cutters OR a 7x11" baking dish with non-stick spray. Set everything aside.
In a large saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat. Stir in the red velvet cake mix. Add Rice Krispies cereal and stir until well-coated.
¼ cup (57g) unsalted butter, 10 ounces (283g) mini-marshmallows1, ½ cup (72g) red velvet cake mix2, 5 cups (133g) Rice Krispies
Gently press warm cereal mixture into heart shaped cutters (or prepared pan) with oiled or buttered hands. Do not force mixture in, otherwise your treats will wind up hard and crunchy. Add sprinkles, if desired, and gently press sprinkles into tops of treats. Remove from cutter and place on parchment to cool completely. If you put your treats into a pan, allow to cool completely before cutting into desired shapes. Store treats in an airtight container up to one week.
Valentine's Day sprinkles
Notes
Mini marshmallows: you can also use regular size marshmallows. Be sure you're still using 10 ounces.
Raw cakemix: you'll need to heat treat your cake mix before using it. Place ¾ to 1 cup of box mix in a microwave safe bowl. Heat the cake mix in the microwave on HIGH in 30 second increments, then stir before checking for a uniform 165ºF (74ºC) internal temperature. Allow heat-treated mix to cool, then sift to remove any large chunks. It is now ready to use.
All nutritional values are approximate and provided to the reader as a courtesy. Changing ingredients and/or quantities will alter the estimated nutritional calculations.