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)
- 1–2 tbsp festive sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment or foil and lightly grease with cooking spray or butter.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- While the top is still sticky, sprinkle with festive sprinkles if using.
- 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.