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    Home » Desserts » Red White and Blue Rice Krispies Treats

    Red White and Blue Rice Krispies Treats

    Published: Jun 17, 2022 · Modified: Jun 24, 2022 by Kate · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Red white and blue rice krispies treats are an easy patriotic treat! These quick cereal treats are ready in no time and make a great dessert for Memorial Day or 4th of July.

    Two red white and blue rice krispies treats stack on each other on a white plate.

    Red white and blue rice krispies treats are an easy, patriotic dessert. They are perfect for Memorial Day or 4th of July get-togethers, barbecues. and potlucks.

    The cereal treats are also really easy to make, and they can be made in about 30 minutes. There are step-by-step photos and tip below to help you make perfect treats.

    Ingredients

    Ingredients for 4th of july rice krispies treats in dishes.
    • Butter: I use salted butter.
    • Marshmallows: Mini or regular marshmallows will work.
    • Food coloring: Gel food coloring will usually give you brighter color (like the treats pictured in the step-by-step instruction photos) than liquid food coloring (pictured in the final photos). However, feel free to use liquid food coloring if you prefer.
    • Puffed rice cereal: Rice Krispies or any similar cereal will work.

    How to make red white and blue rice krispies treats

    Step 1: In a large saucepan, melt 6 tablespoons of butter over low heat.

    Marshmallows in a large saucepan.

    Step 2: Add 10 ounces of marshmallows, stirring until smooth and well-combined. Remove from heat.

    Step 3: Stir in enough red food coloring to make it the shade you'd like.

    Red rice krispies in a large saucepan.

    Step 4: Add the cereal and stir in until well-combined.

    Red rice krispies treats in a pan.

    Step 5: Scoop the cereal mixture into a lightly greased 9x13 pan and press down until flat.

    Step 6: Repeat steps 1-4 using a clean saucepan, but do not use food coloring.

    Plain rice krispies treats in a pan.

    Step 7: Scoop the plain cereal mixture on top of red cereal mixture in the pan and press down until flat.

    Step 8: Repeat steps 1-4 using a clean saucepan and the blue food coloring.

    Blue rice krispies in a pan.

    Step 9: Scoop blue cereal mixture on top of the other two layers and press down until flat.

    Step 10: Let the cereal treats set up before cutting and serving.

    Three red white and blue rice krispies treats on white plates.

    Tips

    • Use fresh marshmallows! Stale or old marshmallows won't melt well. It's best to use soft, fresh marshmallows.
    • Let them rest! Let the finished cereal treats cool to room temperature before cutting. Otherwise, they'll fall apart as you try to cut and remove them from the pan.
    • Shapes! You can use a star-shaped cookie cutter to make star-shaped treats.

    Recipe FAQs

    What if my pan isn't deep enough to hold the treats?

    If your pan isn't deep enough to hold the rice krispies treats, you can place each layer in a separate pan. Once the layers have set up, you can stack them and then press them together before cutting and serving.

    Should I use gel or liquid food coloring?

    That's up to you! Gel food coloring will usually give you brighter colors, like the step-by-step instruction photos above. So it just depends on how bright you want the cereal treats to be.

    Three 4th of july rice krispies treats next to an American flag.

    Storage

    The rice krispies treats can be stored in an airtight container for up 2-3 days.

    More cereal treat recipes!

    • Golden Graham S'mores
    • Rice Krispies Treats
    • Butterscotch Rice Krispie Treats
    • Butterscotch Cornflake Cookies

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    Two red white and blue rice krispies treats stack on each other on a white plate.

    Red White and Blue Rice Krispies Treats

    Patriotic red white and blue rice krispies treats are perfect for Memorial Day or 4th of July!
    5 from 1 vote
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 9 minutes
    Total Time: 29 minutes
    Servings: 25 servings
    Calories: 233kcal
    Author: Kate @ I Heart Eating

    Equipment

    • 3 Large saucepans

    Ingredients

    • 1 cup + 2 tablespoons butter divided
    • 30 ounces marshmallows divided
    • Red & blue food coloring
    • 18 cups puffed rice cereal divided

    Instructions

    • In a large saucepan, melt 6 tablespoons of butter over low heat.
    • Add 10 ounces of marshmallows, stirring until smooth and well-combined.
    • Remove from heat.
    • Stir in enough red food coloring to make it the shade you'd like.
    • Add the cereal and stir in until well-combined.
    • Scoop the cereal mixture into a lightly greased 9x13 pan and press down until flat.
    • Repeat steps 1-5 using a clean saucepan, but do not use food coloring.
    • Scoop the plain cereal mixture on top of red cereal mixture in the pan and press down until flat.
    • Repeat steps 1-5 using a clean saucepan and the blue food coloring.
    • Scoop blue cereal mixture on top of the other two layers and press down until flat.
    • Let the cereal treats set up before cutting and serving.

    Notes

    • Nutrition values are estimates. 

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving | Calories: 233kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 94mg | Potassium: 20mg | Fiber: 0.2g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 255IU | Calcium: 5mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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