Patriotic Rice Krispies Treats (Print Version)

Chewy layers of crispy cereal in vibrant red, white, and blue colors for a festive treat.

# What You'll Need:

→ Main

01 - 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
02 - 10 ounces mini marshmallows
03 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
04 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Coloring

05 - Red gel food coloring
06 - Blue gel food coloring

→ Decoration

07 - Red, white, and blue sprinkles

# How to Make It:

01 - Line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease the surface.
02 - Divide marshmallows and butter into three equal portions: approximately 3⅓ cups marshmallows and 1 tablespoon butter for each colored layer.
03 - Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Add 3⅓ cups marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Incorporate red gel food coloring until desired intensity is achieved. Fold in 2 cups Rice Krispies cereal until evenly coated. Press mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
04 - Wipe the saucepan clean. Melt 1 tablespoon butter over low heat. Add 3⅓ cups marshmallows and stir until melted. Stir in vanilla extract. Add 2 cups Rice Krispies cereal and mix until coated. Gently press the mixture over the red layer.
05 - Wipe the saucepan clean. Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter over low heat. Add remaining marshmallows and stir until melted. Add blue gel food coloring until desired shade is reached. Fold in remaining 2 cups Rice Krispies cereal until evenly coated. Gently press over the white layer.
06 - While the top layer is still slightly warm, sprinkle red, white, and blue sprinkles across the surface if desired.
07 - Allow treats to cool and set for a minimum of 1 hour at room temperature. Lift the entire block from the pan using parchment paper. Slice into 16 equal squares with a sharp knife and serve.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Bright red, white, and blue layers bring a festive touch to any holiday table.
  • Simple, no-bake preparation makes this dessert accessible for bakers of all skill levels.
  • Chewy texture and sweet flavor loved by kids and adults alike.
  • Vegetarian-friendly and quick to prepare with minimal ingredients.
02 -
  • Clean the saucepan thoroughly between color layers to avoid color blending.
  • Press each layer gently but firmly to create sharp, distinct layers without crushing the cereal.
  • Work quickly when adding sprinkles to ensure they stick while the marshmallow mixture is warm but not too hot.
  • Store treats in an airtight container to preserve freshness for up to 3 days.
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