Corn Flake Candy Hearts: A Sweetheart of a Treat

Looking for the best no-bake Valentine's Day treats to wow your sweetheart this year? Ditch the predictable store-bought chocolates and try these adorable Corn Flake Candy Hearts. This easy, budget-friendly recipe combines the nostalgic crunch of cereal with creamy candy melts to create charming heart-shaped clusters. Whether you need a quick classroom treat or a festive homemade gift, these colorful candy hearts are the perfect DIY dessert for a sweet and memorable celebration. 

Ingredients - Here's What You'll Need

Steps To Make Red Corn Flake Candy Hearts

1. Place red candy melts in a large microwave-proof bowl.

2. Microwave for 30-second intervals at 50% power, stirring after each heating, until the candy melts are smooth and creamy. It took me a total of three and a half minutes.

3. Next, add one-third of the corn flakes to the melted red candy.

4. Then, carefully stir everything together until all of the corn flakes are completely covered in the melted red candy.

5. Next, place a heart-shaped cookie cutter on a large-rimmed baking sheet lined with wax paper.

6. Then, using a ¼ cup ice cream scoop, drop one scoopful of the red corn flake mixture into the cutter.

7. Next, using a chopstick, distribute the red corn flake mixture evenly inside the heart-shaped cookie cutter.

8. Then, carefully remove the cookie cutter from the pan by slowly pulling it straight upwards. If the heart loses any of its shape, use the chopstick to lightly push the red corn flakes back into place.

9. Repeat steps 5-8 with the remaining red corn flake mixture. You'll want to clean your cookie cutter after making two or three hearts, as the melted candy residue will harden on the inside of the cutter and make it difficult to release the hearts from the cutter. Once all the red hearts are made, set aside the pan to allow the melted candy to harden while you make the hearts of the other two colors.

Steps To Make Bright Pink Corn Flake Candy Hearts

1. Place bright pink candy melts in a large microwave-proof bowl.

2. Microwave for 30-second intervals at 50% power, stirring after each heating, until they are smooth and creamy. It took me a total of three and a half minutes.

3. Next, add one-third of the corn flakes to the melted bright pink candy.

4. Then, carefully stir everything together until all of the corn flakes are completely covered in the melted bright pink candy.

5. Next, place a heart-shaped cookie cutter on a large-rimmed baking sheet lined with wax paper.

6. Then, using a ¼ cup ice cream scoop, drop one scoopful of the bright pink corn flake mixture into the cutter.

7. Next, using a chopstick, distribute the bright pink corn flake mixture evenly inside the heart-shaped cookie cutter.

8. Then, carefully remove the cookie cutter from the pan by slowly pulling it straight upwards. If the heart loses any of its shape, use the chopstick to lightly push the bright pink corn flakes back into place.

9. Repeat steps 5-8 with the remaining bright pink corn flake mixture. You'll want to clean your cookie cutter after making two or three hearts, as the melted candy residue will harden on the inside of the cutter and make it difficult to release the hearts from the cutter. Once all the bright pink hearts are made, set aside pan to allow the melted candy to harden while you make the other color hearts.

Steps To Make Light Pink Corn Flake Candy Hearts

1. Place light pink candy melts in a large microwave-proof bowl.

2. Microwave for 30-second intervals at 50% power, stirring after each heating, until they are smooth and creamy. It took me a total of three and a half minutes.

3. Next, add one-third of the corn flakes to the melted light pink candy.

4. Then, carefully stir everything together until all of the corn flakes are completely covered in the melted light pink candy.

5. Next, place a heart-shaped cookie cutter on a large-rimmed baking sheet lined with wax paper.

6. Then, using a ¼ cup ice cream scoop, drop one scoopful of the light pink corn flake mixture into the cutter.

7. Next, using a chopstick, distribute the light pink corn flake mixture evenly inside the heart-shaped cookie cutter.

8. Then, carefully remove the cookie cutter from the pan by slowly pulling it straight upwards. If the heart loses any of its shape, use the chopstick to lightly push the light pink corn flakes back into place.

9. Repeat steps 5-8 with the remaining light pink corn flake mixture. You'll want to clean your cookie cutter after making two or three hearts, as the melted candy residue will harden on the inside of the cutter and make it difficult to release the hearts from the cutter. Once all the hearts are made, set aside pan to allow the melted candy to harden.

Making these homemade Valentine's Day Corn Flake Candy Hearts is a fun and simple way to show your loved ones you care. By combining just two basic ingredients into festive, crunchy clusters, you create a unique gift that stands out from standard holiday candy. Ready to become a Valentine's Day hero? Grab your heart-shaped cookie cutter and start crafting these delicious Corn Flake Candy Hearts today! 

Frequently Asked Questions

Recipe Tips and Tricks

• Vary the Texture: For more depth and to prevent the hearts from being too dense, try using a combination of whole and slightly crushed corn flakes. 

• Keep it Warm: If the mixture starts to harden while you are still shaping hearts, pop it back in the microwave for 30 seconds at 50% power to loosen it up.

• Clean Your Tools: Clean the inside of your cookie cutter after every two or three hearts. Melted candy residue will build up and make it difficult to get a clean release.

• Add Some Sparkle: Don't be afraid to go all out with edible glitter, colored sugar, or mini heart-shaped sprinkles for extra visual appeal.