Easy no-bake, gluten-free, heart shaped matcha rice krispie treats are perfect for Valentine's Day.
Looking for an easy recipe to make for Valentine's Day? Look no further! This no-bake heart shaped matcha rice krispie treats only need 4 ingredients and require minimal effort. You can do it with or without the white chocolate drizzle, and you can use any sprinkles you have on hand. I really enjoyed making this recipe, and I hope you will too!
Ingredients
- Unsalted Butter
- Marshmallows
- Rice Krispies Cereal
- Matcha Powder
- White Chocolate (optional)
- Sprinkles (optional)
How to make Heart Shaped Rice Krispies Treats?
MELT BUTTER: First, take a large pan or pot and melt the butter over low heat.
ADD MARSHMALLOWS: Add 1 bag of 10z marshmallows to the butter. Stir constantly to prevent marshmallows from burning. Keep stirring until they are completed melted.
ADD MATCHA: Sift the matcha powder into the melted marshmallows and stir until well combined. The marshmallows should turn into a beautiful green color. Turn off heat.
POUR RICE KRISPIES: Pour 6 cups of rice krispies cereal into the matcha marshmallow mixture. Stir until the rice krispies are evenly coated.
PRESS: Line a 9x9 baking pan with parchment paper. Transfer the matcha rice krispies mixture to the prepared parchment paper. Using a greased spatula, press down firmly and shape it into a large rectangle.
CUT OUT THE SHAPE: Cut out the hearts with a heart-shaped cookie cutter. You can reshape the remaining rice krispies mixture into another rectangle and cut out more hearts until you used up all the rice krispies.
Decorating Rice Krispie Treats:
You can customize your rice krispie treats to your liking. You can drizzle or dip the rice krispie treats into melted chocolate, or add chocolate chips, chopped nuts, or sprinkles. Here, I melted 1 cup of high quality white chocolate and drizzle over the rice krispies treats for decoration. Then I add sprinkles on top. You can also use milk chocolate or dark chocolate, and use any sprinkles you have on hand. Or if you prefer, enjoy the matcha rice krispie treat by itself!
There are several methods for melting chocolate, depending on your preference. Here are the two most common methods:
- Microwave Method: Place chocolate in a microwave-safe bowel. Microwave the chocolate in short intervals (20-30 seconds), stirring after each interval. Continue microwaving and stirring until the chocolate is completely melted.
- Double Boiler Method: Fill a small saucepan with a few inches of water. Heat water to a simmer. Place chocolate in a heatproof bowl that fits the saucepan. Place the bowl on top of the saucepan, without touching the water. Keep stirring until the chocolate is melted.
Want more Valentine's Day Recipes? Try these:
- EASY MATCHA STRAWBERRY SAGO
- HEART SHAPED TARO ALFAJORES COOKIES RECIPE
- THICK OREO STUFFED WHITE CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES
If you make this recipe, please leave a comment below and let me know what you think. Make sure you also tag me @onehappybite on Instagram and hashtag it #onehappybite so I can see your creations!
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Heart Shaped Matcha Rice Krispie Treats
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 10
- Total Time: 15 minutes
Description
Heart shaped matcha rice krispie treats are the perfect treats for Valentine's Day.
Ingredients
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 10 oz marshmallows
- 1 tbsp matcha powder
- 1 cup White chocolate, for drizzle (optional)
- Sprinkles, for decoration (optional)
Instructions
- In a cooking pan, melt the butter over low heat.
- Once the butter is melted, add marshmallows into the pan. Stir constantly until the marshmallows are completed melted.
- Sift matcha powder into the melted marshmallow and stir until well combined.
- Turn off the heat and add Rice Krispies cereal to the marshmallow mixture. Stir until the cereal is evenly coated.
- Transfer the rice krispies to a large sheet of parchment paper. Use a spatula to press the mixture firmly and form a rectangular shape.
- Cut out the hearts with a heart-shaped cookie cutter. You can reshape the remaining rice krispies mixture into another rectangle and cut out more hearts until you used up all the rice krispies.
- Optional: Melt white chocolate using microwave or double boiler method (see blog post for more detail). Drizzle or dip the melted chocolate over rice krispie treats. Add sprinkles and enjoy!
Notes
- Rice Krispies treats can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- To soften the rice krispies treats, heat in microwave for 10-15 seconds.
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