Description
Red White and Blue Rice Krispie Treats are a festive and colorful dessert perfect for patriotic celebrations like the Fourth of July. These chewy, marshmallow-filled squares combine crispy rice cereal with vibrant layers that evoke summer fun and family gatherings. Easy to make and deliciously sweet, they promise to be a hit at any event!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 5 cups mini marshmallows
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- Red gel food coloring (to taste)
- Blue gel food coloring (to taste)
- Nonstick cooking spray (for greasing the pan)
- Optional: Sprinkles for decoration
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan over low heat until liquid.
- Add mini marshmallows and stir continuously until fully melted and smooth.
- Remove from heat and mix in Rice Krispies until well coated.
- Divide the mixture into two bowls, tint one with red food coloring and the other with blue.
- In a greased 9×13-inch pan, layer half of the red mixture, then plain (white) mixture, followed by the blue mixture on top.
- Allow to cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (28g)
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Use fresh marshmallows for maximum gooeyness. For easier cutting, butter your knife or use cooking spray to prevent sticking. Feel free to customize with your favorite colors or add sprinkles on top for extra flair.