Description
Celebrate Independence Day with these vibrant and delicious 4th of July Rice Krispie Treats! Perfect for backyard barbecues, picnics, or any festive gathering, these easy-to-make treats are colorful, fun, and sure to please both kids and adults. With no baking required, you can whip them up in no time. Layered with red, white, and blue marshmallow goodness, each bite offers a delightful chewy texture that will make your holiday celebration even sweeter. Whether served as individual treats or as part of a dessert platter, these Rice Krispie Treats bring patriotic flair to your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 30 oz marshmallows (divided)
- 18 cups puffed rice cereal (divided)
- 9 oz unsalted butter (divided)
- Red & blue food coloring
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13 inch dish and set aside.
- For the red layer: Melt 3 oz butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add 10 oz marshmallows and stir until melted. Mix in red food coloring, then combine with 6 cups of puffed rice cereal. Press into the prepared dish.
- For the white layer: Repeat without food coloring using the remaining marshmallows and butter combined with another 6 cups of cereal. Spread over the red layer.
- For the blue layer: Melt remaining butter and marshmallows. Mix in blue food coloring and combine with the last 6 cups of cereal. Spread on top of the white layer.
- Allow to cool 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 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 30mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg