Easy Patriotic Rice Krispie Treats Recipe with 3 Simple Ingredients
A quick and festive recipe for classic Rice Krispie treats with a patriotic twist, perfect for summer celebrations and last-minute parties.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups (150g) Rice Krispies cereal
- 10 ounces (280g) regular sized plain marshmallows
- 3 tablespoons (42g) unsalted butter, softened but not melted
- Optional: red and blue food coloring
- Optional: colored sprinkles or edible glitter
Instructions
- Lightly grease a 9×13 inch (23×33 cm) baking pan or line it with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large saucepan over low heat, melt 3 tablespoons (42g) of unsalted butter, stirring occasionally for 2-3 minutes.
- Add 10 ounces (280g) of marshmallows to the pan. Stir continuously with a heat-resistant spatula until marshmallows are completely melted and smooth, about 5 minutes. Avoid high heat.
- Optional: Add a few drops of red or blue food coloring to the melted marshmallow mixture and stir gently until color is evenly distributed.
- Remove the pan from heat. Immediately add 6 cups (150g) of Rice Krispies cereal. Stir gently but quickly until every bit of cereal is coated.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pan. Using a buttered spatula or lightly greased hands, press the mixture evenly and firmly into the pan without pressing too hard.
- Let the treats sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes or until fully set. For quicker setting, refrigerate for 15 minutes.
- Cut into squares or fun shapes once set. Clean knife between cuts for neat edges.
Notes
Use low heat to melt butter and marshmallows slowly to avoid burning. Grease hands or spatula to prevent sticking when pressing mixture. Gel or paste food coloring is preferred over liquid to avoid runny texture. Work quickly once marshmallows are melted as mixture sets fast. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil and use vegan marshmallows. For gluten-free, ensure cereal is certified gluten-free.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: One square treat
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 20
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 4.5
- Saturated Fat: 2.5
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 1.5
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