Description
Celebrate Independence Day with these vibrant and delightful 4th of July Rice Krispie Treats! These no-bake treats are a perfect combination of gooey marshmallows and crispy rice cereal, layered in festive red, white, and blue. Easy to make and fun for the whole family, they are sure to be a hit at your summer gatherings. Not only do they taste great, but their colorful appearance will add a cheerful touch to any celebration. Whip them up in under an hour for a sweet treat that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 30 oz marshmallows (divided into 3 bowls)
- 18 cups puffed rice cereal (divided into 3 bowls)
- 9 oz unsalted butter (divided into thirds)
- Red & blue food coloring
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13 baking dish and set aside.
- For the red layer, melt 3 oz of butter in a large saucepan. Add 10 oz of marshmallows and stir until smooth. Mix in red food coloring and combine with puffed rice cereal. Press into the prepared pan.
- For the white layer, repeat the melting process without food coloring. Layer this mixture on top of the red layer.
- For the blue layer, melt another 3 oz of butter, add 10 oz of marshmallows and blue food coloring. Combine with cereal and press over the white layer.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (45g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg