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Red White and Blue Rice Krispie Treats

Fourth of July just got even more fun! This Red, White and Blue Rice Krispie Treats recipe adds patriotic flair to soft, chewy treats. With colorful M&Ms and sprinkles, they're the perfect addition to a fireworks show or holiday picnic.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 16
Calories: 262 kcal
Course: Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 6 Tablespoons unsalted butter
  • ½ teaspoon kosher salt
  • 16 ounce bag mini marshmallows divided
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
  • ¾ cup holiday M&M's divided
  • 1 Tablespoon holiday sprinkles
  • ¼ cup red candy melts optional
  • ¼ cup white candy melts optional
  • ¼ cup blue candy melts optional

Instructions

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  1. Line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Once melted, add in all but 1 cup of the marshmallows. Reduce heat to low and continue stirring until completely melted.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla. Add the cereal and the remaining 1 cup of marshmallows.
  4. Gently fold in 1/2 cup of the M&M's and pour mixture into prepared baking dish.
  5. Sprinkle the remaining M&M's over the top, and add the sprinkles too, pressing gently.
  6. Allow to set 30 minutes, remove from pan, and cut into squares.
  7. In a microwave safe bowl, melt red candy melts in 30-second intervals, stirring between each interval or until fully melted. Drizzle over the top of the cut krispie treats. Repeat for remaining colors.
  8. Allow candy melts to set, then enjoy!

Notes

  • How many marshmallows do I need? One 16oz bag of marshmallows is about 8-9 cups. You'll melt all but one cup of the marshmallows in the butter, reserving the last cup for adding with the cereal.
  • Use fresh marshmallows. They make a difference.
  • Add my secret ingredient. VANILLA EXTRACT. Not imitation vanilla, but PURE VANILLA extract. It makes a difference in creating the illusion that you’re using homemade marshmallows.
  • DO NOT (I repeat) DO NOT press these bars into your pan firmly. Using your fingertips, GENTLY press them in just until they are spread out. The harder you pack them in, the harder they are when it’s time to eat them!
  • The trick to pressing them in your pan without sticking to your hands is to run your fingers in water, shake off the excess, and press. Voila. No sticking!
  • Store in an airtight container for two days. If they last that long, I’d be shocked!
  • Salted butter may be used. Replace the unsalted butter and kosher salt with 6 Tablespoons salted butter.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1bar Calories 262kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 50g (17%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 7g (11%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 2g Cholesterol 13mg (4%) Sodium 127mg (5%) Sugar 31g (62%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 16Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 262

% Daily Value*

Serving 1bar
Calories 262kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 50g 17%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 7g 11%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g 12%
Cholesterol 13mg 4%
Sodium 127mg 5%
Sugar 31g 62%

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