Description
Red White and Blue Rice Krispies Treats are the perfect festive snack for your patriotic celebrations! These colorful squares combine crispy rice cereal, gooey marshmallows, and rich butter, creating a delightful treat that appeals to both kids and adults. Easy to make and highly customizable with sprinkles or flavored marshmallows, these treats will bring joy to your summer picnics and holiday parties. Get ready to impress your guests with this vibrant dessert!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 10 oz mini marshmallows
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon red gel food coloring
- 1 teaspoon blue gel food coloring
- Optional: Rainbow sprinkles
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large pot over low heat until smooth.
- Stir in mini marshmallows until fully melted, about 3-5 minutes.
- Remove from heat and fold in Rice Krispies until well-coated.
- Divide mixture into three bowls; keep one plain, color one red, and another blue using gel food coloring.
- In a greased baking dish, layer the mixtures: red, white, then blue, pressing down gently.
- Let cool completely before cutting into squares. Top with optional sprinkles for extra flair.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (40g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 65mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: - For added flavor, consider using flavored marshmallows or drizzling melted white chocolate on top. - Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week.