July Rice Krispie Treats: A Fun and Festive Treat for Summer Gatherings
Patriotic Rice Krispie Treats with vibrant red, white, and blue layers, topped with festive sprinkles. A no-bake, kid-friendly treat that’s perfect for summer holidays!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 5 mins
- Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins (includes cooling)
- Yield: 16 squares 1x
- Category: Dessert/Snack
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- Base Ingredients:
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 10 oz mini marshmallows
- 3 tbsp unsalted butter
- Color Layers:
- Red and blue gel food coloring
- 1/4 cup red, white, and blue sprinkles (divided)
- Optional:
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup mini marshmallows (for topping)
- Edible glitter (for extra sparkle)
Instructions
- Prep pan: Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper and grease lightly.
- Make base: Melt butter over low heat. Add 8 oz marshmallows and stir until fully melted. Remove from heat.
- Color layers: Divide melted mixture into 3 bowls. Tint one red, one blue, and leave one white. Fold 2 cups cereal into each batch.
- Layer: Press red mixture into pan. Top with white, then blue layers, pressing gently between layers.
- Decorate: While warm, press remaining sprinkles and mini marshmallows on top.
- Set: Let cool completely (about 1 hour) before cutting into squares or star shapes.
Notes
- For brighter colors: Use gel food coloring (liquid may make treats soggy)
- Gluten-free option: Use certified GF Rice Krispies
- Make ahead: Stores in airtight container for 3 days
- For extra stability: Chill 15 mins before cutting
- Kid tip: Let children help press sprinkles
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Find it online: https://recipesfood.org/july-rice-krispie-treats/