Description
Creating festive Red White and Blue Rice Krispie Treats is a delightful way to celebrate any occasion. With their vibrant colors and gooey marshmallow goodness, these treats are perfect for summer gatherings and patriotic holidays. Easy to prepare and customize, they will impress kids and adults alike, making them a must-have dessert for your next celebration!
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 6 cups regular-sized marshmallows
- 8 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- Red gel food coloring (to taste)
- Blue gel food coloring (to taste)
- Rainbow sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Gather tools: large mixing bowl, spatula, baking dish (9×13 inches), and parchment paper.
- Melt butter in a saucepan over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until smooth (about 5 minutes).
- Remove from heat; mix in Rice Krispies until well-coated.
- Divide mixture into two bowls; color one red and the other blue.
- Press half of the red mixture into the bottom of the greased baking dish, followed by half of the white (plain) mixture, then top with the blue mixture.
- Allow to cool for 30 minutes before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 55mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg