Kids will adore these brightly-colored, chewy rice krispie marshmallow treats with hidden pieces of chocolate candy. The mixture can be molded easily into heart shapes, making them an ideal portable gift for a party or sharing with their class friends on Valentine’s Day.

1. 2 tablespoons butter
2. 1 (10 ounce) package large marshmallows
3. ½ (3 ounce) package cranberry flavored Jell-O® mix
4. 3 cups crispy rice cereal squares (such as Rice Chex ®)
5. 3 cups toasted oat cereal rings (such as Cheerios®)
6. ⅔ cup mini candy-coated chocolate pieces (such as mini M&M’s®)
7. ½ cup sweetened dried cranberries

Directions

Butter a 9×12-inch baking dish.

Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large nonstick pot over low heat.

Mix in the marshmallows and cranberry gelatin mix until the marshmallows have melted and the mixture is smooth.

Stir in the rice squares, oat cereal rings, mini candy-coated chocolate pieces, and dried cranberries until thoroughly combined.

Working quickly, press the mixture into the prepared baking dish and allow to cool.

Cut into 2-inch squares.

Recipe and image sourced from: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/219975/so-pink-cereal-bars/