Description
Make your Fourth of July celebration unforgettable with these delightful Red White and Blue Rice Krispie Treats! Bursting with patriotic colors and sweet flavors, this easy-to-make recipe combines gooey marshmallows, crispy rice cereal, and festive M&Ms to create a crowd-pleasing dessert. Perfect for picnics, fireworks shows, or family gatherings, these treats are not only visually appealing but also incredibly fun to make—especially with kids. Customize them with different toppings for any occasion, and enjoy a deliciously chewy treat that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 16 ounces mini marshmallows (divided)
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 3/4 cup holiday M&Ms (divided)
- Optional: red, white, and blue candy melts
Instructions
- Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. Add all but 1 cup of mini marshmallows; stir until fully melted. Remove from heat and mix in vanilla.
- Gently fold in Rice Krispies and remaining marshmallows.
- Stir in 1/2 cup of M&Ms and spread mixture into the prepared dish.
- Top with remaining M&Ms and sprinkles; press gently to adhere.
- Allow to set for at least 30 minutes before cutting into squares.
- Optionally, drizzle melted candy melts over the top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (45g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: <1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: Use fresh marshmallows for the best texture. Customize with your favorite candies or sprinkles for different celebrations.