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4th of July Rice Krispie Treats

The kids just love these 4th of July rice krispie treats! They are fun, tasty, frugal, and easy to make. Let's jazz up the easy rice krispie treats recipe.

Prep Time
30 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 24
Calories: 190 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 9 tablespoons butter
  • 15 cups mini marshmallows (about 2 1/2 bags)
  • 12 cups Rice Krispies cereal
  • Food Coloring

Instructions

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  1. Spray a 9x13 pan with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. We'll make the rice krispie treats in 3 different batches.
  3. Melt 3 tablespoons of butter on low heat in a large saucepan. Add 5 cups of mini marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Add a few drops of blue food coloring to the melted marshmallow mix. Stir until well combined. Remove from heat and add 4 cups of rice krispies cereal. Mix until completely coated. Spread evenly in prepared pan.
  4. Wash out your saucepan and repeat the above steps, leaving out the food coloring. Spread into pan on top of blue layer.
  5. Wash your saucepan again and repeat the steps, adding red food coloring to the marshmallow mix. remember to add the food coloring BEFORE the rice krispies cereal. Spread red rice krispie mixture on top of "plain" layer.
  6. Cut and serve. These are best eaten the same day you make them.

Notes

  • Your kids will devour this festive dessert!

Nutrition Information

Calories 190kcal (10%) Carbohydrates 37g (12%) Protein 1g (2%) Fat 4g (6%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Cholesterol 11mg (4%) Sodium 136mg (6%) Potassium 19mg (1%) Sugar 19g (38%) Vitamin A 1060IU (21%) Vitamin C 8.8mg (10%) Calcium 3mg (0%) Iron 4.3mg (24%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 24Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 190

% Daily Value*

Calories 190kcal 10%
Carbohydrates 37g 12%
Protein 1g 2%
Fat 4g 6%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Cholesterol 11mg 4%
Sodium 136mg 6%
Potassium 19mg 0%
Sugar 19g 38%
Vitamin A 1060IU 21%
Vitamin C 8.8mg 10%
Calcium 3mg 0%
Iron 4.3mg 24%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.