SWEETHEART TREAT

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This is the perfect dessert for any romantic dinner or holiday. Forming the cute heart is simple and is so delicious.-Alyssa Harris, Elizabethton, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

3 tablespoons butter
1 package (10 ounces) marshmallows
Red gel or paste food coloring
6 cups crisp rice cereal
1 cup vanilla or white chips
2 teaspoons shortening

Steps:

Line a baking sheet with waxed paper. Draw a 9-in. heart on waxed paper. Coat with cooking spray; set aside. In a large saucepan, heat butter and marshmallows over medium heat until marshmallows are melted, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; stir in food coloring and cereal. Shape mixture into a heart on prepared pan, using the drawn heart as a guide. Let stand for 1 hour or until set., In a heavy saucepan or microwave, melt chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Spread a 1-in. border near edge of heart. Place remaining melted chips in a pastry or plastic bag; cut a small hole in the corner of bag. Pipe initials in the center of heart.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 351 calories, Fat 12g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 16mg cholesterol, Sodium 270mg sodium, Carbohydrate 59g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.