Description
Celebrate Independence Day with these vibrant 4th of July Rice Krispie Treats! These no-bake, layered snacks are not only a visual delight with their red, white, and blue colors, but they’re also incredibly easy to make. Perfect for summer gatherings, this recipe requires minimal ingredients and is a fun activity for kids. Whether you’re hosting a backyard barbecue or attending a family picnic, these treats are sure to be the star of the dessert table. Enjoy the delightful combination of gooey marshmallows and crisp rice cereal while capturing the festive spirit of the holiday!
Ingredients
Scale
- 30 oz marshmallows (divided)
- 18 cups puffed rice cereal (divided)
- 9 oz unsalted butter (divided)
- Red & blue food coloring
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13 dish.
- For the red layer: Melt 3 oz butter; add 10 oz marshmallows until smooth. Mix in red food coloring and puffed rice cereal; press into the dish.
- For the white layer: Repeat step 2 without food coloring; layer on top of red.
- For the blue layer: Repeat step 2 using blue food coloring; layer on top of white.
- Cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (40g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 25mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg