Description
Celebrate Independence Day with these delightful 4th of July Rice Krispie Treats! This easy, no-bake recipe combines marshmallows and crispy rice cereal in vibrant red, white, and blue layers, making it the perfect festive dessert for your barbecue or picnic. Not only are these treats visually appealing, but they’re also fun for kids to help make, creating sweet memories as you mix and shape them together. Whether served individually or as a colorful platter centerpiece, these treats are sure to impress both kids and adults alike. Whip up this simple recipe in just a few steps for a patriotic treat that will be the highlight of your holiday celebrations!
Ingredients
Scale
- 30 oz marshmallows (divided)
- 18 cups puffed rice cereal (divided)
- 9 oz unsalted butter (divided)
- Red and blue food coloring
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish. Set aside.
- For the red layer: Melt 3 oz butter in a saucepan over low heat. Stir in 10 oz marshmallows until smooth; add red food coloring. Mix in 6 cups puffed rice cereal until coated. Press into the dish.
- For the white layer: Repeat step 2 using another 3 oz butter and marshmallows without food coloring. Layer on top of the red layer.
- For the blue layer: Repeat step 2 using another 3 oz butter, adding blue food coloring this time. Press onto the white layer.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (42g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg