Red, White & Blue Rice Krispie Treats
Red, White & Blue Rice Krispie Treats are the perfect festive dessert to celebrate summer gatherings, especially Independence Day. These colorful layers of gooey marshmallows and crispy rice cereal create a delightful crunch that will impress guests of all ages. Easy to make and visually stunning, these treats add a touch of patriotic spirit to any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 10 oz mini marshmallows
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp red gel food coloring
- 1 tsp blue gel food coloring
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- In a large saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Add mini marshmallows and stir until fully melted.
- Remove from heat and fold in Rice Krispies until well coated.
- Divide the mixture into three bowls: one for white, one colored red, and one colored blue. Mix until colors are vibrant.
- Press the white mixture into the bottom of the greased pan, followed by the blue layer, then the red layer. Ensure each layer is pressed down firmly.
- Allow to cool at room temperature for about an hour before cutting into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg