Description
A festive and colorful treat perfect for celebrations, these Red, White, and Blue Rice Krispie Treats are easy to make and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 package (10 oz) mini marshmallows
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup red sprinkles or red candy melts
- 1 cup blue sprinkles or blue candy melts
- Cooking spray (for greasing)
Instructions
- Prepare a 9×13 inch baking dish by greasing it with cooking spray.
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Add the mini marshmallows and stir until completely melted and smooth.
- Remove the saucepan from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gradually add the Rice Krispies cereal to the marshmallow mixture, stirring until well coated.
- Divide the mixture into three equal parts. In one part, mix in the red sprinkles or melted red candy. In the second part, mix in the blue sprinkles or melted blue candy. Leave the third part plain.
- Press the red mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Follow with the plain mixture, pressing it down gently. Finally, add the blue mixture on top, pressing it down to create an even layer.
- Allow the treats to cool completely at room temperature for about 30 minutes before cutting into squares.
Notes
- For a festive touch, add edible glitter or star-shaped sprinkles on top of the treats before they set.
- Substitute the Rice Krispies with a gluten-free cereal to make this recipe gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg