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Festive Red White and Blue Rice Krispie Treats Easy Patriotic Recipe

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A quick and easy patriotic snack featuring layered red, white, and blue Rice Krispie treats perfect for 4th of July and other celebrations. This recipe balances vibrant colors with classic marshmallow sweetness and a chewy texture.

Ingredients

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  • 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal (or any crispy rice cereal)
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 (10 oz) bag mini marshmallows (or about 4 cups large marshmallows, chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • Red gel food coloring
  • Blue gel food coloring
  • Non-stick cooking spray or extra butter (optional, for greasing)
  • Pinch of salt (optional)

Instructions

  1. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking pan with butter or non-stick spray and set aside.
  2. In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter.
  3. Add the entire bag of mini marshmallows to the melted butter and stir constantly until fully melted and smooth, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Remove from heat and stir in 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract.
  5. Quickly divide the melted marshmallow mixture into three equal portions (about 1 1/3 cups each).
  6. Add red gel food coloring gradually to the first portion until bright red; leave the second portion plain (white); add blue gel food coloring gradually to the third portion until vibrant blue.
  7. To each colored portion, add 2 cups of Rice Krispies cereal and fold gently until evenly coated.
  8. Press the red mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan using a buttered spatula or greased hands. Let set for about 5 minutes until firm but not hard.
  9. Press the white mixture gently on top of the red layer, then press the blue mixture on top of the white layer, pressing all layers firmly but gently.
  10. Allow the layered treats to cool completely at room temperature for about 1 hour to set.
  11. Remove the block from the pan using parchment paper edges or loosen with a knife around the sides.
  12. Cut into squares or shapes using cookie cutters. Wipe the knife with a warm damp cloth between cuts to keep edges clean.

Notes

Use gel food coloring for vibrant colors and to avoid thinning the marshmallow mixture. Press layers firmly but gently to avoid crushing cereal. Let each layer set about 5 minutes before adding the next to prevent color bleeding. Grease spatula and hands with butter to reduce stickiness. If marshmallow mixture hardens while dividing, gently rewarm over low heat.

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