Delicious 4th of July Rice Krispies Treats are the perfect no bake dessert for your summer BBQs! Everyone is going to love the layers of red, white, and blue Rice Krispies Treats.
I also have a Red, White, and Blue Jello Stars recipe if you need another 4th of July dessert!
Red, White, and Blue Rice Krispies Treats
I love a good themed dessert. I truly believe that all desserts taste better when they’re decorated to fit a holiday or event.
These 4th of July Rice Krispies Treats are the perfect patriotic dessert for 4th of July or Memorial Day or election days or any time you’re feeling particularly patriotic.
Why You’re Going To Love This Recipe
- It’s no bake! It’s about 20 minutes of prep and then you just let it sit for a few hours to firm up.
- The cutest way to be patriotic! Take these to all your 4th of July parties, Memorial Day BBQs, all the patriotic holidays.
- Rice Krispies Treats are easily in the top 3 desserts of all time. They are so delicious and somehow even more tasty when they’re cute.
Ingredients
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- Mini marshmallows
- Rice Krispies
- Unsalted butter
- Red food coloring – I recommend a gel food color
- Blue food coloring
- Patriotic sprinkles – I think the stars were super cute on these but you can use any red, white, and blue sprinkles
- Nonstick cooking spray – this will make sure it’s easy to remove your Rice Krispies treats from the pan
How To Make Red, White, and Blue Rice Krispies Treats
- Prepare. Spray a 9×13 pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
- Melt butter and marshmallows. Place 4 cups of marshmallows and 3 tablespoons of butter in a large mixing bowl. Microwave for about 1 minute and 30 seconds or until the marshmallows are smooth when stirred and the butter has melted.
- Add food coloring. Add a bit of the red food coloring using a spoon or toothpick. Quickly stir until no color streaks appear.
- Add cereal Add 3 cups of the cereal to the bowl and mix until the cereal is fully coated.
- Make red layer. Add the mixture to the greased pan and spread even until it makes a nice even layer, covering the entire bottom of the pan.
- Make white layer. Repeat steps 2-5 for the white layer, but don’t add any food coloring.
- Make blue layer. Repeat steps 2-5 for the blue layer, but only add about 2 drops of the food coloring to start.
- Add sprinkles! Top with patriotic sprinkles and lightly press down so they stick to the top of the treats.
- Let set and enjoy. Cover and let sit for about 4 hours or until dry. Cut into squares and enjoy!
How Long Are They Good For?
Rice Krispies Treats are good for up to 3 days. They will start to dry out the longer they sit.
Make sure to store them at room temperature in an airtight container to keep them soft and fresh for as long as possible.
Can You Freeze Rice Krispies Treats
You can freeze these treats for up to 3 months. I would wrap them individually in plastic wrap and then place in a freezer ziploc bag.
When you are ready to serve them, let them sit at room temperature for a few hours.
More Rice Krispies Treats Recipes
- Maple Bacon Rice Krispies Treats
- Pumpkin Spice Rice Krispies Treats
- Hot Chocolate Rice Krispies Treats
- Rocky Road Rice Krispies Treats
- Salted Brown Butter Rice Krispies Treats
- Lucky Charms Treats
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Red, White, and Blue Rice Krispies Treats
Delicious 4th of July Rice Krispies Treats are the perfect no bake dessert for your summer BBQs! Everyone is going to love the layers of red, white, and blue rice krispies treats!
Ingredients
- 12 cups mini marshmallows
- 9 cups Rice Krispies
- 9 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Red food dye
- Blue food dye
- Patriotic sprinkles
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Spray a 9x13 pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
- Place 4 cups of marshmallows and 3 tablespoons of butter in a large mixing bowl. Microwave for about 1 minute and 30 seconds or until the marshmallows are smooth when stirred and the butter has melted.
- Add a bit of the red food coloring using a spoon or toothpick. Quickly stir until no color streaks appear. If it’s not red enough, add a bit more until the correct shade is reached.
- Add 3 cups of the cereal to the bowl and mix until the cereal is fully coated.
Add the mixture to the greased pan and spread even until it makes a nice even layer, covering the entire bottom of the pan. - Repeat steps 2-5 for the white layer, but don't add any food coloring.
- Repeat steps 2-5 for the blue layer, but only add about 2 drops of the food coloring to start. It gets bright quickly. If you need more, you can add it, but don’t start with more than 2 drops.
- Top with patriotic sprinkles and lightly press down so they stick to the top of the treats.
- Cover and let sit for about 4 hours or until dry. Cut into squares and enjoy!
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
12Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 316Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 23mgSodium: 151mgCarbohydrates: 59gFiber: 0gSugar: 31gProtein: 2g
Anonymous says
Delicious!! Great dessert for the Fourth Of July!🇺🇸
Sindy says
I made these and they did not taste right. Figured out there was no vanilla in the recipe
Catalina says
Love it in the holiday version! I will make these treats with my kids!
Erin | Dinners, Dishes and Dessert says
Looks amazingly delicious! I need to make this soon!
Juliane says
Yahoo! thannk you for this idea! Excited to make them!
Sandra says
This is so cool and amazing!! They’re so easy to make and delicious! Thanks!
Erik says
These are so fun! Gonna have to make these even after July.
Beth says
Those sound delicious, and they look so pretty. I love the colors. I’ll have to give this one a try.