Description
Celebrate Independence Day with these vibrant and festive 4th of July Rice Krispie Treats! This delightful dessert is not only a visual centerpiece for your summer gatherings but also incredibly easy to make, requiring no baking at all. With layers of red and blue marshmallow goodness sandwiched between crispy rice cereal, these treats are sure to bring joy to both kids and adults alike. Perfect for picnics, BBQs, or as party favors, this recipe allows for customization so you can enjoy it year-round for any holiday. Get ready to impress your guests with a sweet treat that captures the spirit of the holiday!
Ingredients
Scale
- ¾ cup butter (divided)
- 15 cups mini marshmallows
- 12 cups crispy rice cereal (divided)
- 1½ teaspoons clear vanilla extract (divided)
- Red and blue food coloring
Instructions
- Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large pot over medium-low heat, melt ¼ cup butter. Add in 5 cups of mini marshmallows, stirring until almost melted. Reduce heat to low.
- Stir in ½ teaspoon vanilla extract and red food coloring until blended. Mix in 4 cups of crispy rice cereal until coated.
- Pour mixture into the prepared pan, smoothing it down firmly.
- For the white layer, repeat melting process without food coloring, then pour over the red layer.
- Finally, create the blue layer using the same melting method with blue food coloring.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into star shapes with a cookie cutter.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (45g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg