Description
Celebrate Independence Day with these festive and colorful Independence Rice Krispie Treats. These sweet and crunchy treats are perfect for adding a patriotic flair to your holiday festivities.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Rice Krispie Treats:
- 5 cups rice Krispies cereal
- ¼ cup butter
- 4 cups mini marshmallows (about 10 ounces)
For Decorating:
- ½ cup red meltable candies
- ½ cup white meltable candies
- ½ cup blue meltable candies
- Sprinkles, as desired
Instructions
- Melt the butter: In a large pot, melt the butter over low heat. Add the mini marshmallows and stir until completely melted and smooth.
- Add cereal: Remove from heat and mix in the Rice Krispies cereal until well coated.
- Press into pan: Press the mixture into a 9×13 inch pan lined with parchment paper or greased, and flatten evenly.
- Cool: Let the treats cool and set in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
- Cut into squares: Once set, lift the treats out, place on a cutting board, and cut into squares or rectangles.
- Melt candy: Melt the red, white, and blue candies separately according to package instructions.
- Decorate: Drizzle each square with the melted candies and sprinkle with desired sprinkles.
- Set: Allow the treats to set at room temperature or in the refrigerator until firm.
Notes
- For a variation, you can use different colored candies to suit various occasions or themes.
- These treats can be stored in an airtight container for a few days, but are best enjoyed fresh.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Mixing, Melting, Decorating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 treat
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Independence Day, Rice Krispie Treats, Festive Dessert, Patriotic Recipe
