Patriotic Rice Krispie Treasts
Marshmallowy, crispy and colorful, these patriotic July 4 Rice Krispie Treats will make your summer holidays even sweeter. Cheer on the red, white and blue with these chewy, childhood-favorite treats decorated with drizzles of tri-colored icing.
Servings 24 treats
Calories 134kcal
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
- 10 oz. mini marshmallows about 6 cups
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 6 cups crispy rice cereal
- 1 tablespoon sprinkles red, white and blue jimmies
- ¼ cup red candy melts
- ¼ cup white candy melts
- ¼ cup blue candy melts
Instructions
- Line a 9” x 13” dish with parchment paper or wax paper. Spray with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside for later.
- Measure out the marshmallows, vanilla and Rice Krispies cereal into separate bowls because you will need to work quickly with this recipe.
- Melt the butter and marshmallows in a large saucepan or a Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Remove the pan from the heat. Stir in the pre-measured cereal until fully coated.
- Transfer the mixture into your prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle the sprinkles on top of the treats, and gently press them in with a rubber spatula or with greased hands.
- Melt colored candy melts according to package directions and drizzle over your treats in whatever pattern is pleasing to you.
- Allow to cool for 30 minutes before removing them from the dish and cutting them into squares.
- Enjoy!
Notes
I cut my treats into squares. If you cut yours larger or smaller, you will have a different number.
How to store: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days. After this point, the treats will begin to harden.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 treat | Calories: 134kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 8mg | Sodium: 84mg | Sugar: 11g
