July Rice Krispie Treats
July Rice Krispie Treats are festive, no-bake marshmallow cereal bars decorated with red, white, and blue colors—perfect for patriotic celebrations like the 4th of July.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes (includes setting time)
- Yield: 12 treats 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 (10 oz) bag mini marshmallows
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- Red and blue food coloring
- 1/2 cup red, white, and blue sprinkles
- Optional: white chocolate drizzle for decoration
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with nonstick spray or butter.
- In a large pot, melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted and smooth.
- Remove from heat and quickly stir in Rice Krispies cereal until evenly coated.
- Divide the mixture into three equal portions. Tint one portion red, one blue, and leave one plain.
- Press the red layer into the bottom of the prepared dish. Use wax paper or a spatula to flatten.
- Press the white (plain) layer on top of the red, followed by the blue layer.
- Sprinkle with red, white, and blue sprinkles while still slightly warm. Optional: drizzle with melted white chocolate.
- Let set at room temperature for 1 hour. Cut into squares and serve.
Notes
- Work quickly when layering as the mixture sets fast.
- You can microwave the marshmallows and butter if preferred.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 treat
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Find it online: https://ukfinda.com/july-rice-krispie-treats/