Description
Celebrate Independence Day with these vibrant 4th of July Rice Krispie Treats! These no-bake delights are not only visually stunning with their red, white, and blue layers but also incredibly easy to make. Perfect for family gatherings, barbecues, or picnics, these treats capture the classic marshmallow flavor we all adore. With a fun layering process that kids will love, they become a festive centerpiece at any celebration. Plus, each batch yields 20 generous servings, making them perfect for sharing with friends and family during your summer festivities.
Ingredients
Scale
- 30 oz marshmallows (divided)
- 18 cups puffed rice cereal (divided)
- 9 oz unsalted butter (divided)
- Red and blue food coloring
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- For the red layer: Melt 3 oz butter, mix in 10 oz marshmallows until smooth, add red food coloring, fold in 6 cups puffed rice cereal, and press into the dish.
- For the white layer: Repeat the melting process without color, mix in another 6 cups cereal, spread on top of red layer.
- For the blue layer: Melt remaining butter and marshmallows, add blue food coloring, fold in final 6 cups cereal, and spread on top.
- Let cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (45g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg