4th of July Rice Krispie Treats

This no bake dessert is simple to make.  You are making 3 different batches of rice krispies treats (one for each color). Then you layer them in your pan. These treats make the perfect dessert for all your holiday plans.

Head to the store and grab the few ingredients you need. So you can make these tasty treats for your holiday get-together. Make sure to check out all of our 4th of July Desserts. Rice krispie treats make the perfect holiday treat, check out these Chocolate Covered Rice Krispie Treats.

Why We Love This Recipe

The process is easy and only 4 ingredients are needed for this 4th July Rice Krispie Treat Ideas. We love how fun and festive these treats are and the kids love to help make them.

You may also love these Firecracker Cupcakes, Patriotic Oreo Truffles Recipe or Red White & Blue Charcuterie Board.

Ingredients

• Food Coloring (Red and Blue) – I like this no taste red coloring here because it is a more vibrant red.

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Variations Ideas

• Blue Candy Melts – Instead of using food coloring, you can melt candy melts to mix with the marshmallows.
• Decorating Treats – Top the treats with blue sprinkles or blue M&M to add flavor. You can even drizzle melted candy melts for a more fun and festive look.
• Vanilla Extract – For added warm flavors, add in teaspoon of vanilla extracts.
• Cut fun shapes – Use cookie cutters to create fun designs to serve these treats.

How to Make 4th of July Rice Krispie Treats

• Step 1 – Start with blue layer – For this rice krispie treats recipe, I make the rice krispie layers separately.  We’re going to start with the blue layer first.

• Step 2 – Melt Butter – Melt some butter on low heat in a saucepan. Or use microwave safe bowls to melt in the microwave.  Then add in 5 cups of marshmallows and stir until completely melted.

Step 3 – Add blue food coloring – Mix to combine the melted ingredients. Then add approximately 5 drops of the blue food coloring to this melted mixture.  Continue to stir until your mixture is the color that you would like for this layer.

Step 4 – Remove from heat – Remove from medium heat and once melted add in 4 cups of rice Krispies.  Mix until the cereal mixture is completely covered with the marshmallow mixture.

Step 5 – Spread mixture – Next spread the cereal and marshmallow mixture evenly at the bottom of the 9X13 pan. That you choose with a spatula or wax paper.

Step 6 – Make White Layer – Repeat the same process to make the white layer.  I do not add any food coloring when making this layer.

• Step 8 – Spread onto blue layer – Once the white layer is mixed together. Spread this batch into the pan on top of the blue layer.
• Step 9 – Make Red Layer – Finally, repeat the process one more time. To make the final layer of red rice Krispie treats.  Remember to add the food coloring to the marshmallow mixture prior to mixing in the rice krispie cereal.
• Step 10 – Spread Red Layer – Spread the red mixture on top of the white or plain layer in the 9X13 pan.
• Step 11 – Serve and Enjoy – Cut and serve. These are best eaten the same day you make them.

Expert Tips

• Melted butter and marshmallows – Melt butter in a large pot or in the microwave. Mix in the marshmallows and melt over low heat until completely melted.
• Adding Food Coloring – Add in food coloring until the vibrant color that you prefer.
• Covering Cereal – Make sure to completely cover the cereal with the marshmallow mixture.
• Pressing into Pan – Use a wax paper or parchment paper to press the layers into the prepared pan.
• Cutting Treats – We recommend waiting to cut the treats when they are at room temperature.
• Marshmallows – When making these rice krispie treats we recommend using fresh marshmallows.