Very cherry treats & more recipes for Valentine's Day

Very cherry treats

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 1 package (10 oz., about 40) regular marshmallows or 4 cups miniature marshmallows
• 2 teaspoons cherry flavoring
• 1 teaspoon red food coloring (optional)
• 6 cups Rice Krispies
• 1/2 cup dried tart cherries

Directions

1. In large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat. Stir in cherry flavoring and food coloring (if desired). 2. Add Kellogg's Rice Krispies cereal and dried cherries. Stir until well coated. 3. Using buttered spatula or wax paper evenly press mixture into 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan coated with cooking spray. Cool. Cut into 2-inch squares. Best if served the same day.

Microwave directions

In microwave-safe bowl heat butter and marshmallows on HIGH for 3 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes. Stir until smooth. Add cherry flavoring and food coloring (if desired), stirring until combined. Follow steps 2 and 3 above. Microwave cooking times may vary. Here's another recipe for Valentine's Day. These yummy Rice Krispies treats are easy-to-make and loved by kids and adults alike.

Valentine's Day greeting

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons butter or margarine
• 1 package (10 oz., about 40) regular marshmallows or 4 cups miniature marshmallows
• 6 cups Rice Krispies
• canned frosting or decorating gel
• assorted candies

Directions

1. In large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat. 2. Add Kellogg's Rice Krispies cereal. Stir until well coated. 3. Using buttered spatula or wax paper evenly press mixture into 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan lined with foil and coated with cooking spray. Cool. 4. Remove from pan. Remove foil. Decorate with frosting and/or candies. To serve, cut into 2-inch squares. Best if served the same day.

Microwave directions

In microwave-safe bowl heat butter and marshmallows on HIGH for 3 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes. Stir until smooth. Follow steps 2 thru 4 above. Microwave cooking times may vary. Recipes and images courtesy of ChildhoodIsCalling.com.

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