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Festive Red White Blue Rice Krispie Treats Easy Patriotic Recipe

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These easy, colorful Rice Krispie treats are perfect for patriotic celebrations like the 4th of July. They feature vibrant red, white, and blue layers with a classic chewy texture and simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
  • 10 ounces mini marshmallows (about 4 cups)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
  • Red food coloring (gel-based preferred)
  • Blue food coloring (gel-based preferred)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Non-stick cooking spray or butter (for greasing the pan)
  • Optional: 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Optional: White chocolate chips (for drizzling)

Instructions

  1. Lightly grease a 9×13-inch pan with non-stick cooking spray or butter. Optionally, line with parchment paper for easier removal.
  2. In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Add 10 ounces of mini marshmallows and stir continuously until smooth and fully melted, about 4–6 minutes. Remove from heat.
  3. Stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt if desired.
  4. Quickly divide the melted marshmallow mixture evenly into three smaller bowls.
  5. Add red food coloring to one bowl and blue food coloring to another, stirring gently until color is evenly distributed. Leave the third bowl white.
  6. Add 2 cups of Rice Krispies cereal to each bowl and stir gently to coat the cereal evenly with the colored marshmallow mixture.
  7. Press the red mixture firmly on one side of the prepared pan, then the white mixture next to it, and finally the blue mixture on the remaining third. Use wax paper or a buttered spatula to smooth the top.
  8. Let the layered treats cool at room temperature for at least 1 hour or refrigerate for about 30 minutes until firm.
  9. Once set, cut into squares or rectangles using a sharp knife. Clean the knife between cuts for neat edges.
  10. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container.

Notes

Use gel-based food coloring for vibrant colors without adding moisture. Work quickly when dividing and coloring the marshmallow mixture before it sets. Lightly butter your spatula or hands to prevent sticking when pressing the layers. Refrigerate to speed up setting but avoid freezing to maintain texture.

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