Description
Sweet chocolate cereal marshmallow hearts bring romantic dessert magic to Valentine’s celebrations. Creamy marshmallow glue and crunchy chocolate cereal create perfect heart-shaped treats that delight loved ones with minimal effort.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 cup chocolate cereal, crushed
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 cups miniature marshmallows
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350F (175C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish by lining with foil and lightly greasing the surface.
- Combine flour, crushed chocolate cereal, brown sugar, and baking powder in a mixing bowl, ensuring thorough blending.
- Incorporate softened butter and vanilla into the dry mixture, mixing until a cohesive dough forms.
- Evenly press the dough into the prepared baking dish, creating a uniform base.
- Bake the crust for 12-15 minutes until achieving a light golden brown color.
- Immediately remove from oven and generously sprinkle miniature marshmallows across the entire surface.
- Return to oven for 1-2 minutes, allowing marshmallows to slightly puff and soften.
- In a saucepan, combine light corn syrup, butter, and vanilla over medium heat, stirring until smooth.
- Remove from heat and mix in milk chocolate chips until completely melted and integrated.
- Gently fold chocolate cereal into the melted mixture, ensuring even coating.
- Carefully spoon and spread the warm chocolate mixture over the marshmallow layer.
- While topping remains warm, decorate with colorful candy sprinkles.
- Allow bars to cool completely within the baking pan.
- Once set, lift bars from pan using foil overhang.
- Use a heart-shaped cookie cutter to create festive heart-shaped treats.
Notes
- Swap chocolate cereal with gluten-free alternatives for a celiac-friendly version that maintains the recipe’s delightful crunch and flavor.
- Reduce baking time by 2-3 minutes to prevent over-browning, ensuring a perfectly golden crust that’s soft and tender.
- Melt chocolate chips gently using a double boiler or microwave in short bursts to avoid scorching, creating a smooth and glossy topping.
- Chill the bars in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes before cutting to achieve cleaner, more precise heart-shaped cuts that look professionally crafted.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 145 kcal
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg