Description
Celebrate the 4th of July in style with these vibrant and easy-to-make Rice Krispie Treats. Bursting with festive red, white, and blue layers, these delightful snacks are perfect for summer gatherings, barbecues, or family celebrations. Not only will they please both kids and adults alike, but they also require minimal ingredients and no baking—making them a fun cooking project for the whole family. With a sweet marshmallow flavor and crunchy texture, these treats are sure to be a hit at your Independence Day festivities. Get ready to impress your guests with this colorful dessert that embodies the spirit of patriotism!
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 dish lightly and set aside.
- For the red layer: Melt 3 oz butter in a saucepan, add 10 oz marshmallows until smooth. Stir in red food coloring and mix with 6 cups cereal. Press into the dish.
- For the white layer: Repeat melting with no coloring, combine with another 6 cups cereal, spread on top of red layer.
- For the blue layer: Melt remaining butter and marshmallows, add blue food coloring and mix with last 6 cups cereal. Press on top of white layer.
- Allow to cool before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (45g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg