Description
Celebrate Independence Day with these vibrant and easy-to-make 4th of July Rice Krispie Treats! Perfect for parties, barbecues, or a festive family gathering, these layered treats are a delicious combination of marshmallow sweetness and colorful fun. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a delightful dessert that brings the spirit of patriotism to your table. In just 20 minutes, you’ll have a crowd-pleaser that kids and adults alike will love. Not only are they a visual treat with their red, white, and blue layers, but they’re also a fantastic way to involve the whole family in the kitchen. Get ready to whip up this classic no-bake dessert that’s sure to be the highlight of your July 4th festivities!
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 inch baking dish.
- For the red layer: Melt 3 oz butter and 10 oz marshmallows in a saucepan. Add red food coloring, stir in 6 cups rice cereal, press into the dish.
- For the white layer: Repeat with no coloring using 10 oz marshmallows and 6 cups rice cereal; press on top of the red layer.
- For the blue layer: Melt remaining butter and marshmallows, add blue food coloring, mix with last 6 cups cereal; press on top.
- Allow to cool before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg