4th July Patriotic Rice Krispies (Printable Version)

Colorful layered treats with red, white, and blue hues, chewy texture and sweet marshmallow flavor.

# What You'll Need:

→ Main

01 - 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
02 - 1 (10 oz) bag mini marshmallows
03 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
04 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Coloring

05 - Red gel food coloring
06 - Blue gel food coloring

→ Decoration

07 - Red, white, and blue sprinkles, optional

# How To Make:

01 - Line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
02 - Divide the marshmallows and butter into three equal portions: approximately 3.3 cups marshmallows and 1 tablespoon butter for each color layer.
03 - In a large saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon butter over low heat. Add 3.3 cups marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Stir in a few drops of red gel food coloring until desired shade is achieved. Add 2 cups Rice Krispies and mix until evenly coated. Press evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
04 - Wipe the saucepan clean, then melt 1 tablespoon butter over low heat. Add 3.3 cups marshmallows and stir until melted. Stir in vanilla extract. Add 2 cups Rice Krispies and mix until coated. Gently press over the red layer.
05 - Wipe the saucepan clean, then melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter over low heat. Add remaining marshmallows and stir until melted. Stir in a few drops of blue gel food coloring. Add remaining 2 cups Rice Krispies and mix until coated. Gently press over the white layer.
06 - Sprinkle the top with red, white, and blue sprinkles while the mixture is still slightly warm, if desired.
07 - Allow treats to cool and set for at least 1 hour. Lift from the pan using the parchment paper, slice into 16 squares, and serve.

# Helpful Hints:

01 -
  • Quick and easy to prepare with minimal cooking required
  • Eye-catching red, white, and blue layers make a stunning patriotic presentation
  • Kid-friendly recipe that's perfect for involving little helpers in the kitchen
  • No-bake simplicity with just a few ingredients you likely have on hand
  • Customizable with sprinkles and decorations to match your celebration theme
02 -
  • Use gel food coloring for vibrant colors; liquid food coloring may make the mixture too wet
  • Lightly grease your hands or a spatula to prevent sticking while pressing layers
  • For extra flavor, add a pinch of salt or use salted butter
  • Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days
  • Work over low heat to prevent the marshmallows from browning or becoming too sticky
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