Heart-Shaped Crispy Treat Sandwiches

What’s sweeter than a cruelty free, heart shaped treat made with Dandies Marshmallows for V-day? A fresh strawberry buttercream frosting in the middle sends these treats over the edge, into heaven, and back down into your stomach. Make them for your special valentine.

Dandies Classic Crispy Treats

Ingredients

1 10oz bag of Dandies Mini Marshmallows or Dandies Marshmallows
5 cups crisp rice cereal (“Mom” uses Nature’s Path Crispy Rice Cereal)
2 tablespoons Earth Balance Buttery Spread
2 tablespoons coconut oil

Frosting Ingredients

3 fresh strawberries, finely chopped (“Mom” prefers organic)
1/2 cup Earth Balance Buttery Spread
4 cups powdered sugar (“Mom” prefers organic)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (“Mom” prefers Nielsen-Massey Organic Fairtrade Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Extract)

Preparation

For the Dandies Classic Crispy Treats
In a microwave safe bowl, combine Dandies, margarine, and coconut oil. In 30 second intervals, with a quick stir between each, microwave until marshmallows are fully melted. Mix in cereal and stir until evenly coated with marshmallow cream.

On a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper, evenly spread the rice crispy mixture using a spatula or hands. You want your treats to be about 1/2 inch thick. Let cool. Using a heart shaped cookie cutter, begin cutting out your treats.

For the Frosting
Using hand mixer or stand mixer, combine all ingredients and beat until you have fluffy frosting.

For the Assembly
Frost one crispy treat and make a sandwich by pressing another crispy treat on top. For garnish, you can roll the sides with colored sugar crystals or vegan sprinkles. It’s up to you on how adorable you want them to be. We used crushed pink and red jolly ranchers, because they look like rubies and gems. Have fun and don’t be afraid to get creative!

About Dandies

With a traditional texture and flavor that melts and tastes just like the marshmallows we grew up with, Dandies are the first Non-GMO Project Verified marshmallows on the market. Made with all-natural ingredients and completely free of gelatin, artificial ingredients, and high fructose corn syrup, the products are produced in the company’s dedicated facility, which is free of dairy, eggs, peanuts, and tree-nuts. Dandies’ light and fluffy marshmallows are also free of wheat, gluten and corn, 100% vegan, and certified kosher by the Chicago Rabbinical Council.

*Recipe and image courtesy of Dandies.*