Red White and Blue Rice Krispies Treats

Red, White, and Blue Rice krispies Treats. These will be perfect for the 4th Of July!

The Fourth of July is quickly approaching, and if you’re like me you’re already planning your menu and planning your eventful night. We’re already planning our evening of fireworks, burgers, and treats! Unlike last year, my menu will be more simple because I’m actually working a 12 hour shift on the fourth(y’all pray for meeeeeee!). I’m not grilling up any ribs, nor am I making a huge variety of desserts, I’m keeping it simple- but it will still be fabulous!

One of the amazingly delicious and easy desserts that will be on my menu will be rice krispies treats. Not just any rice krispies, but red white and blue rice krispies treats! Not only are these treats totally adorable, and easy to make, but they are darn right delicious. I mean, who doesn’t like rice krispies treats?! Another thing that I love about these treats are, that they don’t require a whole lot of heat. I won’t have to worry about heating up the house while making thee babies, and if you ask me- that’s a plus! But wait, it gets even better. These red white and blue rice krispies treats are totally budget friendly to make.

Here are some tips to make these cute affordable treats

• I used the name brand Rice Krispies Treats, because they were on sale. You CAN use a generic rice cereal.
• The food coloring I used was a liquid food coloring. I bought it from the Dollar Tree, and it came in a pack of four.
• Use generic marshmallows. I bought my marshmallow from the Dollar Tree as well!
• Use real butter for your treats, don’t bother using margarine. In my opinion-  It just doesn’t taste the same. :-X
• Make sure you layer everything evenly for appearance sake.
• Let the rice krispies treat cool before cutting them.

Watch the video down below and see how I made these treats, and don’t forget to print out the recipe 🙂

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Red White and Blue Rice Krispies Treats

For your next 4th of July party, make these festive sweet treats! They're easy to make and the kids (and adults!) will love them. 

Course Dessert / Treat

Cuisine American

Keyword Rice Krispies Treats

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 30 minutes

Servings 12 servings

Author I Heart Recipes

Ingredients

• 6 tbsp butter
• 4 1/2 cup marshmallows
• 3 3/4 cup Rice Krispies
• 2-3 drops red, white, and blue food coloring

Instructions

Red Layer

• Melt down 2 tbsp of butter over medium-high heat, then add in the 1 1/2 cup of marshmallows. Once the marshmallows melt down, add in a couple drops of red food coloring, then mix, until the mixture is completely red. Sprinkle in 1 1/4 cup of Rice Krispies, and fold in until everything is well incorporated. Butter a pan, and add in the red layer. Be sure to spread it throughout, and pack it down to prevent any air pockets.

White Layer

• Melt down 2 tbsp of butter over medium-high heat, then add in the 1 1/2 cup of marshmallows. Melt down the marshmallows. Sprinkle in 1 1/4 cup of Rice Krispies, and fold in until everything is well incorporated. Add the white layer on top of the red layer. Be sure to spread it through out, and pack it down to prevent any air pockets.

Blue Layer

• Melt down 2 tbsp of butter over medium-high heat, then add in the 1 1/2 cup of marshmallows. Once the marshmallows melt down, add in a couple drops of blue food coloring, then mix, until the mixture is completely blue. Sprinkle in 1 1/4 cup of Rice Krispies, and fold in until everything is well incorporated. Layer the blue on top of the white. Be sure to spread it through out, and pack it down to prevent any air pockets.
• Let it cool down completely before cutting, and enjoy!

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