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4th of July Rice Krispie Treats Recipe (Festive and Fun!)

4th of July Rice Krispie Treats

4th of July Rice Krispie Treats are a vibrant and festive dessert perfect for celebrating Independence Day. These no-bake treats combine the classic flavors of Rice Krispies and marshmallows with a colorful twist that embodies the spirit of the holiday.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Ingredients
  • 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
  • 4 cups Mini marshmallows
  • 3 tbsp Unsalted butter Can substitute with margarine.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract Pure vanilla gives the best flavor.
Food Coloring
  • As needed Red food coloring Gel food coloring works best.
  • As needed Blue food coloring Gel food coloring works best.
Decoration
  • Optional Sprinkles For decoration.

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch Baking Dish
  • Large Pot
  • Spatula

Method
 

  1. Step 1: Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray. Set aside.
  2. Step 2: In a large pot over low heat, melt the butter. Once melted, add 3 cups of mini marshmallows and stir until fully melted and smooth. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
  3. Step 3: Add the Rice Krispies cereal to the melted marshmallow mixture. Stir until the cereal is evenly coated.
  4. Step 4: Divide the mixture into three separate bowls. In the first bowl, add a few drops of red food coloring and mix until you achieve your desired shade. In the second bowl, leave the mixture plain (white). In the third bowl, add a few drops of blue food coloring and mix until you achieve your desired shade.
  5. Step 5: In the greased baking dish, press the red Rice Krispie mixture into an even layer at the bottom. Next, press the plain Rice Krispie mixture on top of the red layer. Finally, press the blue Rice Krispie mixture on top.
  6. Step 6: Allow the layered Rice Krispie treats to cool completely at room temperature. Once cooled, cut into squares or rectangles.
  7. Step 7: Top with sprinkles for a festive touch.

Notes

Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness for up to 3 days at room temperature or up to 1 week in the refrigerator.