Red, White, and Blue Rice Krispie Treats
Festive Rice Krispie Treats that bring color and joy to any celebration. Perfect for summer gatherings and nostalgic memories.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups Rice Krispies
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 package (10 oz) marshmallows
- Red food coloring
- Blue food coloring
- White chocolate or candy melts
- Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare Your Pans: Grease a 9×9 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- Melt the Butter: In a large saucepan over low heat, melt the butter while stirring gently.
- Add in the Marshmallows: Stir until melted into a gooey mixture.
- Color Your Mixture: Divide the mixture into three bowls and color one red, one blue, and leave one white.
- Combine with Rice Krispies: Mix 1 cup of Rice Krispies into each colored bowl.
- Layer It Up: Press the white mixture into the pan, followed by the red and blue mixtures.
- Melt the Chocolate: Melt white chocolate or candy melts until smooth and drizzle over the top.
- Add Sprinkles: Toss on festive sprinkles while the chocolate is still warm.
- Let It Set: Allow the treats to cool for 30-45 minutes before slicing.
- Slice and Serve: Cut into squares and enjoy your colorful treats!
Notes
These treats are customizable with flavors like chocolate or different cereals. Keep an eye on low heat while melting marshmallows to avoid hard treats.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Rice Krispie Treats, summer dessert, festive treats, 4th of July, colorful snacks