Be sure to wash hands. Cooking can be messy work. You might want to wear a smock or apron.

Place sealed marshmallow pouch into bowl of warm water until ready to use.
Pour Rice Krispies® into large bowl.

Coat medium saucepan and heat-proof stirring utensil with cooking spray.
Remove marshmallow pouch from water and dry.
Cut bottom from marshmallow pouch and squeeze entire contents into saucepan.
Warm on stovetop over LOW heat until marshmallow is consistency of milk. Do not boil.
Carefully pour over Rice Krispies®. Stir well to coat evenly. Mixture will be warm.
Let stand for 5 minutes to cool and make shaping easier.

Think about what to create. Draw some ideas on paper with crayons and markers.

Press 8 equal portions of Rice Krispies® mixture into heart cutter or create lovable shapes of your own! Think stacked hearts or 3D flower. Place treats on clean flat surface, waxed paper, or cookie sheet.

Shake the decorating pens to evenly distribute icings. Cut tips from icing pens to form small openings.

Say-it-special to those you love! Use icing pens and candy eyes to design your Valentines.

HINTS

Hint: If using a non-stick pan, cooking spray may not be necessary.

Hint: To make shaping less sticky, coat hands and heart cutter with cooking spray.

Hint: It may be tempting to save your snacks but Rice Krispies Treats® are best eaten within 24 hours