Red White and Blue Rice Krispie Treats: A Fun July Surprise!
A festive and colorful treat perfect for July celebrations, combining the classic Rice Krispie treat with red, white, and blue colors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 squares 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1 package (10 oz) mini marshmallows
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- Red food coloring
- Blue food coloring
- White chocolate chips (optional for drizzling)
Instructions
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over low heat.
- Add the mini marshmallows and stir until completely melted.
- Remove from heat and add the Rice Krispies cereal, mixing until well coated.
- Divide the mixture into three bowls. Leave one bowl plain, add red food coloring to the second bowl, and blue food coloring to the third bowl.
- Press the red mixture into a greased 9×13 inch pan, followed by the white mixture, and then the blue mixture.
- Let cool completely before cutting into squares.
- If desired, drizzle melted white chocolate over the top for added decoration.
Notes
- For a more vibrant color, add more food coloring as needed.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- These treats can be made ahead of time for convenience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg