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Festive Red White and Blue Rice Krispie Treat Stars on Sticks

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These festive rice krispie treat stars on sticks are a quick, easy, and nostalgic party snack perfect for patriotic occasions, combining classic comfort food with a fun, colorful twist.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups (150g) Rice Krispies Cereal
  • 4 cups (about 170g) Mini Marshmallows
  • 3 tablespoons (42g) Unsalted Butter, softened
  • Red gel food coloring, a few drops
  • Blue gel food coloring, a few drops
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • About 12 Popsicle sticks or craft sticks
  • Non-stick cooking spray or butter for greasing
  • Optional: Sprinkles or edible glitter (patriotic colors)
  • Optional: White chocolate drizzle

Instructions

  1. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper and lightly grease it with non-stick spray or butter. Set star cookie cutters and popsicle sticks nearby.
  2. In a large saucepan over low heat, melt 3 tablespoons (42g) of unsalted butter. Add 4 cups (170g) of mini marshmallows and stir continuously until melted and smooth, about 5 minutes.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Divide the marshmallow mixture into three equal portions in separate heatproof bowls.
  4. Add red gel food coloring to one bowl and blue to another; leave the third plain. Stir well to evenly distribute color.
  5. Fold 2 cups (50g) of Rice Krispies cereal into each colored marshmallow mixture until well coated.
  6. Spread each colored mixture into separate rectangular blocks about 1 inch thick on the parchment-lined tray. Chill for 10 minutes to firm up.
  7. Use star cookie cutters to cut stars from each colored block. Dip cutter in warm water and dry between cuts if needed.
  8. Insert a popsicle stick halfway into the base of each star carefully. Arrange stars on a parchment-lined tray.
  9. Optionally, add sprinkles or edible glitter while treats are slightly soft. Drizzle melted white chocolate over cooled stars if desired.
  10. Let stars rest at room temperature for 30 minutes or refrigerate for 15 minutes to firm up fully before serving.

Notes

Use gel food coloring to avoid runny mixture. Grease hands and tools to prevent sticking. Chill blocks before cutting for clean shapes. Insert sticks gently to avoid cracking. Marshmallow mixture can be made a day ahead and stored covered at room temperature.

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Keywords: rice krispie treats, patriotic dessert, red white and blue, party snacks, easy dessert, kids treats, summer recipes, Fourth of July

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