INGREDIENTS
- 4-6 cups rice squares cereal
- 1 8-ounce bag strawberry candy melts OR 1 12-ounce bag of white chocolate baking chips plus 1 box of Strawberry Creme Jell-O Pudding
- Valentine's M&M's and/or sprinkles
- Red food coloring
DIRECTIONS
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Measure cereal into large bowl. If using strawberry candy, use 4 cups of cereal. If applying chocolate chips route, use 6 cups of cereal.
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Pour melts into small glass dish. Add 1/2 tsp shortening, if desired, to help chocolate coat the cereal. Microwave for 1 minute 20 seconds. Let sit in microwave for 3 minutes. Remove; gently stir. If chocolate leaves its shape and looks smooth, it's done. If not, return to microwave in 15-second increments, letting it sit for 2-3 minutes each time, until melted and smooth.
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If chips and pudding mix are used, add 4 tablespoons of strawberry creme pudding into white chocolate; stir gently until smooth. Add 2 drops of red food coloring, if desired.
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Pour chocolate mixture over cereal; stir gently to coat.
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Transfer cereal mixture to large piece of wax paper. Sprinkle with M&M's and Valentine's sprinkles. Let cool to set. Break into pieces. Store in airtight container. Candy can be made up to three to four days ahead.
