Description
4th of July Rice Krispie Treats are a fun and festive dessert, perfect for celebrating Independence Day. These colorful treats combine crispy Rice Krispies with gooey marshmallows and vibrant red, white, and blue sprinkles. Easy to make and incredibly delicious, they bring back nostalgic childhood memories while delighting friends and family at summer gatherings. Enjoy these delightful squares that will have everyone reaching for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 10 ounces large marshmallows
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup red and blue sprinkles
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and marshmallows until smooth.
- Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add Rice Krispies cereal, mixing until well coated.
- Fold in half of the red and blue sprinkles.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan, pressing down evenly, and top with remaining sprinkles.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 40mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider mixing in mini chocolate chips or nuts. - Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days; microwave for a few seconds if they become hard.