Description
Make your 4th of July celebrations unforgettable with these vibrant Rice Krispie Treats! Bursting with festive red, white, and blue colors, this easy-to-make dessert combines the classic taste of marshmallows and crispy rice for a chewy, delightful treat that everyone will love. Perfect for barbecues, picnics, or family gatherings, these treats not only taste amazing but also add a fun touch to your table. With minimal ingredients and simple steps, you can whip up a batch in no time. Get ready to impress your guests with this creative and delicious dessert that embodies the spirit of Independence Day!
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup butter (divided)
- 15 cups mini marshmallows
- 12 cups crispy rice cereal (divided)
- 1½ teaspoons clear vanilla extract (divided)
- Red & blue food coloring (8-9 red drops, 6 blue)
Instructions
- Line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper; spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large pot over medium-low heat, melt ¼ cup butter and add 5 cups marshmallows. Stir until almost melted; reduce heat to low.
- Mix in ½ teaspoon vanilla and red food coloring until desired color is reached.
- Combine with 4 cups crispy rice cereal until well-coated.
- Pour mixture into the prepared pan and press down firmly.
- Repeat steps for the white layer using only white marshmallows; pour on top of the red layer.
- Repeat again for the blue layer using blue food coloring.
- Let cool completely at room temperature for about an hour before cutting into star shapes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 treat (40g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg