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Red, White and Blue Rice Krispies Treats Recipe

Red, White and Blue Rice Krispies Treats Recipe

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  • Author: Kimberly
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 5 minutes
  • Total Time: 55 minutes
  • Yield: 12–16 bars
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Chewy, colorful red, white & blue Rice Krispies Treats—perfect for festive summer celebrations!


Ingredients

  • 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
  • 4 cups mini marshmallows, divided into three 1⅓-cup portions
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter, divided into three 2-tbsp portions
  • Red gel food coloring
  • Blue gel food coloring
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract (optional)
  • Cooking spray or extra butter (for greasing 9×13-inch pan)
  • 12 tbsp festive sprinkles (optional)


Instructions

  1. Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment or foil and lightly grease with cooking spray or butter.
  2. Red layer: Melt 2 tbsp butter over medium heat. Add 1⅓ cups marshmallows and stir until smooth. Remove from heat, tint with red food coloring, and mix in 2 cups Rice Krispies. Press evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  3. White layer: Melt 2 tbsp butter, stir in 1⅓ cups marshmallows until smooth. Add vanilla extract (optional), then stir in 2 cups Rice Krispies. Layer over red and press gently.
  4. Blue layer: Melt final 2 tbsp butter, add remaining 1⅓ cups marshmallows and stir until smooth. Tint with blue food coloring, mix in 2 cups Rice Krispies, and layer over the white.
  5. While the top is still sticky, sprinkle with festive sprinkles if using.
  6. Let cool at room temperature for at least 45 minutes before lifting out and cutting into squares.

Notes

  • Use gel food coloring for vibrant colors without watering down the mixture.
  • Let each layer cool for a few minutes before adding the next to maintain clear stripes.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
  • To freeze, wrap individual squares and place in a zip-top bag. Freeze up to 2 months.