Description
Patriotic Rice Krispie Treats are a fun and festive twist on the classic dessert. Bursting with vibrant red, white, and blue colors, these treats are not only visually appealing but also deliciously sweet and chewy. Made with gooey marshmallows and crispy rice cereal, they are perfect for celebrations like Independence Day or Memorial Day. Easy to whip up, these delightful squares will bring smiles to family and friends at any gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups Rice Krispies
- 10 oz large marshmallows
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp red food coloring
- 1 tsp blue food coloring
- ¼ cup sparkling sugar or sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Grease a large baking pan with butter or nonstick spray.
- In a large pot over low heat, melt the butter until bubbly. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted and smooth.
- Remove from heat and mix in the Rice Krispies until well coated.
- Divide the mixture into three bowls; add red food coloring to one bowl and blue to another.
- Press half of the red mixture into one side of the pan, half of the blue on the other side, then press the plain Rice Krispie mixture in between.
- Sprinkle with sparkling sugar or sprinkles for added decoration. Let cool before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (40g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg