Hey, y’all! If you need an easy dessert for your next patriotic celebration, these Patriotic Rice Krispie Treats are always a crowd-pleaser. Soft, chewy, and decorated in red, white, and blue, they bring a festive touch to any dessert table without a lot of effort.

Whether you're hosting a Fourth of July cookout, attending a Memorial Day gathering, or packing treats for a summer party, these colorful bars are simple to make and fun to share.

Patriotic Rice Krispie Treats

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These festive treats come together with everyday ingredients and a few simple decorating touches. They’re a great make-ahead dessert for parties, easy to transport, and always one of the first sweets to disappear from the dessert table.

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Patriotic Rice Krispie Treats Ingredients

• 5 c. Rice Krispies cereal
• ¼ c. butter
• 4 c. mini marshmallows (about 10 ounces)
• ½ c. red candy melts
• ½ c. white candy melts
• ½ c. blue candy melts
• Sprinkles

How to Make Patriotic Rice Krispie Treats

1. Melt the butter in a large pot over low heat. Add the mini marshmallows and stir until completely melted and smooth. Remove from the heat and immediately stir in the Rice Krispies cereal until evenly coated.
2. Press the mixture into a parchment-lined or lightly greased 9x13-inch baking pan, spreading it into an even layer.
3. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until fully set.
4. Lift the treats from the pan using the parchment paper and transfer to a cutting board. Cut into squares or rectangles.
5. Melt the red, white, and blue candy melts according to the package directions, using bowls deep enough for dipping if desired.
6. Dip each Rice Krispie treat into the melted candy coating, or use a spoon to drizzle the candy over the tops to create a festive red, white, and blue design.
7. Place the treats on parchment paper and immediately add sprinkles while the candy coating is still wet.
8. Let the coating set completely at room temperature or refrigerate briefly to speed up the process.

Pro Tips For Making This Recipe

1. Press the mixture evenly into the pan so the treats hold their shape when cut.
2. Stir in the cereal as soon as the marshmallows melt to ensure everything coats evenly.
3. Change up the candy melt colors to match different holidays, parties, or special occasions.
4. Refrigerate the finished treats for a few minutes to help the candy coating set more quickly.

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Recipe

Patriotic Rice Krispie Treats

JC Phelps

These Patriotic Rice Krispie Treats are a festive twist on a classic favorite and will be a crowd favorite at your gathering!

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cooling Time 1 hour hr

Total Time 1 hour hr 20 minutes mins

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 12

Calories 727 kcal

Ingredients

  

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• 5 c. rice Krispies cereal
• ¼ c. butter
• 4 c. mini marshmallows about 10 ounces
• ½ c. red candy melts
• ½ c. white candy melts
• ½ c. blue candy melts
• Sprinkles

Instructions

 

• Melt the butter in a large pot over low heat. Add the mini marshmallows and stir until completely melted and smooth. Remove from the heat and immediately stir in the Rice Krispies cereal until evenly coated.
• Press the mixture into a parchment-lined or lightly greased 9x13-inch baking pan, spreading it into an even layer.
• Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until fully set.
• Lift the treats from the pan using the parchment paper and transfer to a cutting board. Cut into squares or rectangles.
• Melt the red, white, and blue candy melts according to the package directions, using bowls deep enough for dipping if desired.
• Dip each Rice Krispie treat into the melted candy coating, or use a spoon to drizzle the candy over the tops to create a festive red, white, and blue design.
• Place the treats on parchment paper and immediately add sprinkles while the candy coating is still wet.
• Let the coating set completely at room temperature or refrigerate briefly to speed up the process.

Notes

• Press the mixture evenly into the pan so the treats hold their shape when cut.
• Stir in the cereal as soon as the marshmallows melt to ensure everything coats evenly.
• Change up the candy melt colors to match different holidays, parties, or special occasions.
• Refrigerate the finished treats for a few minutes to help the candy coating set more quickly.

Nutrition

Calories: 727kcalCarbohydrates: 156gProtein: 8gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 628mgPotassium: 128mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 63gVitamin A: 6681IUVitamin C: 62mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 30mg

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