Festive Red, White & Blue Rice Krispie Treats

These Independence Day Rice Krispie Treats are perfect for your 4th of July celebration, backyard BBQ, or any festive summer gathering.

With bright red, white, and blue colors, these treats are sure to wow your guests and add a fun, patriotic touch to your party spread.

Easy to make and oh-so-delicious, these treats are a fun way to celebrate and share the love with friends and family.

Ingredients You’ll Need For This Recipe:

Preparation: 20 minutes

Cooling: 1 hour

Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes

Ingredients:

1 – Melt the butter in a large pot over low heat.

2 – Add the mini marshmallows, stirring until completely melted and the mixture is smooth.

3 – Remove the pot from heat and immediately mix in the Rice Krispies cereal until well coated.

4 – Press the mixture firmly into a 9×13 inch baking pan lined with parchment paper or lightly greased.

Flatten it evenly across the pan.

5 – Let the Rice Krispie treat cool and set in the refrigerator for at least one hour.

6 – Once set, lift the whole treat out of the pan using the edges of the parchment paper.

7 – Place it on a cutting board and cut into squares or rectangles to your preferred size.

8 – Separately melt the red, white, and blue meltable candies according to the package instructions.

9 – Transfer each color to a separate small piping bag by putting the bag into a glass and pouring the candy into the bag.

10 – Drizzle the melted red, white, and blue candy melts over the rice krispy treats in a back-and-forth motion.

11 – While the candy coating is still wet, sprinkle with your chosen sprinkles for a decorative touch.

12 – Allow the treats to set completely at room temperature, or in the refrigerator for a faster setting.

13 – Enjoy your treats!

Use a greased spatula: When pressing the Rice Krispie mixture into the pan, use a lightly greased spatula to prevent it from sticking and to help press the mixture evenly.
Sprinkle wisely: Choose sprinkles that complement the holiday colors, or go for something fun like star-shaped sprinkles to make your treats even more festive.
Melt the candy slowly: Melt the red, white, and blue candies on low heat to avoid burning and get a smooth coating for the perfect dip.
Customize the toppings: Get creative with your candy melts! Add mini chocolate chips, crushed candy, or even edible glitter to make your treats extra special and fun.