Description
Dive into a fun-filled culinary adventure with Patriotic Rice Krispie Treats! Bursting with vibrant red, white, and blue colors, these gooey, chewy treats are perfect for celebrating holidays like Independence Day or Memorial Day. Made with marshmallows, crispy rice cereal, and a sprinkle of edible glitter, these sweet delights are sure to bring back cherished childhood memories and delight guests of all ages. Easy to make and customize, they are the ideal dessert for any summer gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 10 oz mini marshmallows
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon red gel food coloring
- 1 tablespoon blue gel food coloring
- Sparkling sugar or edible glitter (for topping)
Instructions
- In a large saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Add the mini marshmallows and stir until completely melted and smooth.
- Remove from heat and fold in the Rice Krispies cereal until evenly coated.
- Divide the mixture into three bowls: leave one bowl plain, color one with red gel food coloring, and the other with blue gel food coloring.
- Layer the mixtures in a greased 8×8-inch baking dish: start with blue on the bottom, add white in the middle, and finish with red on top. Gently press each layer down with a spatula.
- Sprinkle sparkling sugar or edible glitter on top for a festive touch. Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg