Red, White, and Blue Rice Krispies Treats Recipe
Celebrate with festive Red, White, and Blue Rice Krispies Treats that layer colorful marshmallow mixtures with crispy cereal for a fun and patriotic snack.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Microwaving
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 12 cups mini marshmallows
- 9 cups Rice Krispies
- 9 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Red food dye
- Blue food dye
- Patriotic sprinkles
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
- Prepare Pan: Spray a 9×13 pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
- Make Red Layer: Place 4 cups of marshmallows and 3 tablespoons of butter in a large mixing bowl. Microwave for about 1 minute and 30 seconds or until the marshmallows are smooth when stirred and the butter has melted.
- Add Red Coloring: Add a bit of the red food coloring using a spoon or toothpick. Quickly stir until no color streaks appear. If it’s not red enough, add a bit more until the correct shade is reached.
- Combine Cereal: Add 3 cups of the cereal to the bowl and mix until the cereal is fully coated. Add the mixture to the greased pan and spread even until it makes a nice even layer, covering the entire bottom of the pan.
- Make White Layer: Repeat steps 2-5 for the white layer, but don’t add any food coloring.
- Make Blue Layer: Repeat steps 2-5 for the blue layer, but only add about 2 drops of the food coloring to start. It gets bright quickly. If you need more, you can add it, but don’t start with more than 2 drops.
- Add Sprinkles: Top with patriotic sprinkles and lightly press down so they stick to the top of the treats.
- Set and Slice: Cover and let sit for about 4 hours or until dry. Cut into squares and enjoy!
Notes
- Use only about 2 drops of blue food coloring to avoid overly bright color.
- Let treats sit covered for about 4 hours or until dry for best texture.