Dive headlong into these love-infused vegan rice crispy treats, designed for a sweet celebration with your valentine. Crafted from the magic of plant-based ingredients, these gorgeously gooey goodies are as flexible as your go-to cookie cutters. Cut them into shapes that resonate with your heart's whimsy, and savor the crispy-chewy joy. They’re a sweet little treat that'll have your valentine captivated.
Be My Valentine Rice Crispy Treats (Vegan!)
- 6 Tbsp. vegan butter
- 1 bag plus 1/2 cup (15 oz.) Dandies Vegan Mini Marshmallows
- 5-6 drops red food coloring
- ½ tsp. pure vanilla extract
- Pinch sea salt
- 5 cups crispy rice cereal
- 1 jar (3 oz.) colorful sprinkles
- Prepare 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper leaving 2-inch overhang on all sides.
- In large pot, melt butter over medium-low heat. Once butter stops foaming, add package of marshmallows (leaving remaining ½ cup for later) and continue to cook, stirring constantly, until fully melted.
- Remove pot from heat and stir in food coloring, vanilla and salt until mostly uniform.
- Add cereal, remaining ½ cup marshmallows and sprinkles, reserving some for top, and fold until well combined. (Note: Don’t worry if there are still globs of melted marshmallow.)
- Transfer mixture to prepared baking dish and press into even layer. If desired, add more sprinkles to top and gently press to adhere. Cool to room temperature, about 1 hour.
- Remove treats from pan by lifting parchment paper. Slice into squares or use cookie cutters to make shapes.