4th of July Rice Krispies Treats
Enjoy some fun 4th of July Rice Krispie Treats this holiday. They’re like your classic childhood treat but with festive colors and flavors!
A FESTIVE 4TH OF JULY DESSERT
Who doesn’t love an ooey gooey Rice Krispies treat? I suppose this is more of an idea than a recipe but it’s a great way to be festive without a ton of work. Start your 4th of July celebration off with this yummy sweet treat that you know everyone will love! These 4th of July Rice Krispies Treats feature red white and blue sprinkles and the classic yumminess that you expect from traditionally made treats and will be the star of your patriotic party!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:
I don’t recommend doing this. I recommend using any size marshmallow that you want-mini, regular, or jumbo will all work nicely. Actual marshmallows give much better results than fluff.
You bet! Just double the recipe but still use a 9×13-inch baking pan and you’ll have super thick treats!
You can try using some melted white chocolate, some regular milk chocolate bits or maybe even some red, white, and blue M&M’s! Also, if you like
If you like this idea, you can change out the sprinkles to match any other holiday decoration themes. I do this all the time!
This is a great question and the answer is absolutely! Homemade Rice Krispie Treats can be made ahead of time. Just make sure you store them properly in an airtight container, and they will last for a few days. Make sure they are completely cooled before wrapping them up, otherwise the condensation from the still-warm treats might make them soggy.
If you can resist devouring them all at once, store these little morsels in an airtight container at room temperature for up to five days. And if you’re intent on delaying instant gratification, they can also be frozen for up to three months in an airtight container.
INGREDIENTS NEEDED: (SEE RECIPE CARD BELOW FOR THE FULL RECIPE)
- salted butter – I know it might seem strange to use salted butter in a sweet dessert but the salt nicely balances out the super sweet flavor. Also, if you’ve never made Rice Krispies Treats before, make sure it is real butter and not margarine. If it’s margarine, it won’t set up properly because margarine is mostly just oil.
- marshmallows – I mention this above but don’t use marshmallow fluff or cream – it has to be actual marshmallows here. You can use any size, just use the same amount.
- Rice Krispies cereal – you don’t have to use name brand, the store brand version is just fine!
- red, white and blue sprinkles – I find most grocery stores will keep the holiday sprinkles on a special aisle in the grocery store (instead of with all the other baking stuff.) So, if you have trouble finding them, go to the aisle where they keep the seasonal things and look there or go to your local craft supply store.
HOW TO MAKE 4TH OF JULY RICE KRISPIES TREATS
Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper for easy removal or spray with cooking spray. Over medium heat, add butter to a large saucepan until melted. Do not let the butter get brown. Add in the marshmallows and mix until fully melted. Remove the saucepan from the stovetop.
Add in the Rice Krispies cereal and mix until the cereal is fully coated. Add in 4 Tablespoons of sprinkles. Mix until the sprinkles are fully mixed in. Press the mixture into the dish. I find this easiest if I spray my hand with nonstick spray and press it on or you can take a piece of parchment paper and lay it on top and then press and smooth them out. Sprinkle with remaining 2 Tablespoons of sprinkles. Press the sprinkles into the Rice Krispies treats.
Allow the Rice Krispies Treats to set for 15 minutes. Cut into 24 squares and enjoy!
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4th of July Rice Krispie Treats
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons salted butter
- 10 ounces marshmallows
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 6 tablespoons red and blue sprinkles divided use
Instructions
- Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper for easy removal or spray with cooking spray.
- Over medium heat, add butter to a large saucepan until melted. Do not let the butter get brown.
- Add in the marshmallows and mix until fully melted.
- Remove the saucepan from the stovetop.
- Add in the Rice Krispies cereal and mix until the cereal is fully coated.
- Add in 4 Tablespoons of sprinkles. Mix until the sprinkles are fully mixed in.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared dish.
- Press the mixture into the dish. I find this easiest if I spray my hand with nonstick spray and press it in or you can take a piece of parchment paper and lay it on top and then press and smooth them out.
- Sprinkle with remaining 2 Tablespoons of sprinkles. Press the sprinkles into the Rice Krispies treats.
- Allow the Rice Krispies Treats to set for 10-15 minutes. Cut into 24 squares and enjoy!
Notes
- Please refer to my FAQ’s and ingredient list above for other substitutions or for the answers to the most common questions.
- You can use other red white and blue things to decorate these Rice Krispie Treats. Try M&M’s, white chocolate chips, and more.
- Feel free to double this recipe, just use a 9×13-inch pan.
- You can use generic cereal if needed.
- Prep your ingredients ahead of time so you can work quickly and this recipe will turn out nicely.
- Don’t use marshmallow fluff, stick to regular marshmallows in any size.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Nutritional Disclaimer
“The Country Cook” is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and other nutritional values are important to you, we recommend running the ingredients through whichever online nutritional calculator you prefer. Calories can vary quite a bit depending on which brands were used.
