Description
These easy no-bake 4th of July Rice Krispies Treats are layered with vibrant red, white, and blue marshmallow cereal bars. Festive, fun, and fast to make they’re the ultimate Independence Day party dessert.
Ingredients
Ingredients
For the Layers
- 12 cups mini marshmallows (divided into 3 batches of 4 cups)
- 9 cups Rice Krispies cereal (divided into 3 batches of 3 cups)
- 9 tbsp unsalted butter (divided into 3 batches of 3 tbsp)
- Red food coloring
- Blue food coloring
- Patriotic sprinkles
- Nonstick cooking spray
Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Pan
Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with nonstick spray and set aside.
2️⃣ Make the Red Layer
In a large microwave-safe bowl, melt 4 cups marshmallows with 3 tbsp butter for about 1 minute and 30 seconds. Stir until smooth. Add red food coloring and mix until evenly tinted. Stir in 3 cups cereal and mix well. Press mixture evenly into the bottom of the greased pan.
3️⃣ Make the White Layer
Repeat the same process with another 4 cups marshmallows and 3 tbsp butter—but do not add food coloring. Stir in 3 cups cereal and spread evenly over the red layer.
4️⃣ Make the Blue Layer
Repeat the process a third time, adding just 2 drops of blue food coloring at first—mix and adjust as needed. Stir in 3 cups cereal and press evenly over the white layer.
5️⃣ Add Sprinkles
Sprinkle the top with patriotic sprinkles while the treats are still slightly sticky. Gently press them in so they adhere.
6️⃣ Set & Slice
Cover the pan and let sit at room temperature for about 4 hours, or until fully set. Slice into squares and serve!
Notes
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Don’t over-mix the cereal; this keeps the texture soft and gooey.
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Gel coloring is best for rich red and blue layers without making the mix watery.
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For star shapes, use a metal cutter and grease it well to avoid sticking.
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Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
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Freeze wrapped individual pieces for up to 1 month. Thaw at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (approx. 2x2 inches)
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
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