Description
Celebrate the patriotic spirit with these fun and colorful Red, White, and Blue Rice Krispies Treats. Perfect for 4th of July parties or any festive occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 package (10 ounces) mini marshmallows
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- red and blue food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- patriotic sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Dish: Lightly grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and set aside.
- Melt Butter and Marshmallows: In a large pot over low heat, melt the butter. Add the mini marshmallows and stir constantly until completely melted and smooth. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract if using.
- Color the Mixtures: Divide the melted marshmallow mixture into three bowls. Add red food coloring to one bowl, blue food coloring to another, and leave the third bowl plain for the white layer. Stir until evenly distributed.
- Combine with Cereal: Divide the Rice Krispies cereal into three portions and stir into each colored marshmallow mixture until coated.
- Layer and Set: Press the red mixture into the dish, followed by the white layer, then the blue layer. Add patriotic sprinkles if desired. Let set for at least 30 minutes before cutting and serving.
Notes
Notes:
- Spray a little cooking oil on your hands or spatula to make pressing the layers easier.
- Store treats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
