4th of July Rice Krispie Treats are both tasty and easy to make. They are perfect for any summer gathering.
Red, white, and blue no-bake treats are delightful dessert everyone loves. They are incredibly gooey & delicious and layered with patriotic colors.
Since they don’t require baking, they are a quick and easy treat, perfect for celebrating Independence Day without spending too much time in the kitchen.
Combining the chewy marshmallow and crispy Rice Krispies cereal creates a satisfying texture, and the festive colors make them even more fun and appealing for a patriotic gathering. Whether hosting a backyard barbecue, attending a fireworks display, or having a picnic, these treats are a crowd-pleaser that will bring sweetness to your celebration.
So whip up a batch of these delightful no-bake 4th of July Rice Krispie Treats. They will surely be a hit among your family and friends, adding a festive flair to your Independence Day festivities.
Ingredients
To make these 4th of July Rice Krispie Treats, I used my copycat Noodles & Company rice krispie treats recipe that my daughters developed. We love this recipe, and it really can’t be beat.
What we love about the recipe is that it is so simple and you only need three ingredients!
- Butter
- Rice Krispies cereal
- Regular Marshmallows
How to make the red, white, and blue layers for 4th of July Rice Krispie Treats
- To make a layered cereal and marshmallow treat, you will need 3 cups of rice krispies in 3 separate bowls, one bowl with each layer. So you will need exactly 9 cups of cereal.
- To make the marshmallow cream for each layer, have 3 medium microwave-safe bowls and put 6 ounces of marshmallows and two tablespoons of butter in each bowl. Heat one bowl at a time in the microwave for one minute until the marshmallows puff up, being careful not to let them overflow.
- Blue Layer / Bottom Layer
Start with the blue food dye. Melt the marshmallows and butter in the microwave for 1 minute, stir together while adding the blue food dye/coloring, and stir until well combined. Add 3 cups of rice krispies and stir with a spatula until all the cereal is well coated. Press into an 8×8 or 9×9 baking pan.
- White Layer / Middle Layer
To make the white layer, melt the marshmallows and butter in the microwave for 1 minute, stir together, add 3 cups of rice krispies, and stir with a rubber spatula until all the cereal is well coated. Add on top of the blue layer in the baking pan and press down to smooth it out.
- Red Layer / Top Layer
Now make the red layer. Melt the marshmallows and butter in the microwave for 1 minute, stir together add the red food dye/coloring, and stir until well combined. Add 3 cups of rice krispies and stir with a spatula until all the cereal is well coated. Add on top of the white layer in the baking pan and press down to smooth it out.
- Decorate with drizzled white melting chocolate and sprinkles, or leave just as is; either way, this classic treat is just as delicious as the original, just a little more festive.
More delicious Rice Krispie Treat recipes our family loves!
- Best Ever Rice Krispie Treats
- Churro Rice Krispie Treats
- Cinnamon Dulce Rice Krispies Treats
- Lemon Rice Krispie Treats
- Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats
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4th of July Rice Krispie Treats
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons salted butter plus extra for the pan
- 9 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 18 ounces marshmallows (mini or regular-sized)
- red food gel & red food coloring I used both to get the bright colors
- blue food gel & blue food coloring I used both to get the bright colors
Instructions
- Butter or line with parchment paper an 8×8" baking pan.
- To make the marshmallow cream for each layer, have 3 medium microwave-safe bowls and put 6 ounces of marshmallows and two tablespoons of butter in each bowl. Heat one bowl at a time in the microwave for one minute until the marshmallows puff up, being careful not to let them overflow or overcook.
- Start with the blue food dye. Melt the marshmallows and butter in the microwave for 1 minute, stir together while adding the blue food dye/coloring, and stir until well combined. Add 3 cups of rice krispies and stir with a spatula until all the cereal is well coated. Press into an 8×8 or 9×9 baking pan.
- To make the white layer, melt the marshmallows and butter in the microwave for 1 minute, stir together, add 3 cups of rice krispies, and stir with a rubber spatula until all the cereal is well coated. Add on top of the blue layer in the baking pan and press down to smooth it out.
- Now make the red layer. Melt the marshmallows and butter in the microwave for 1 minute, stir together add the red food dye/coloring, and stir until well combined. Add 3 cups of rice krispies and stir with a spatula until all the cereal is well coated. Add on top of the white layer in the baking pan and press down to smooth it out.
- Decorate with drizzled white melting chocolate and sprinkles, or leave just as is; either way, this classic treat is just as delicious as the original, just a little more festive. Cut the bars one they have cooled.
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Notes
This is such a great take on a classic. I love the colors for the 4th, and everyone loves Rice Krispie Treats.
Oh my goodness how amazing are these! I cannot wait to make these for next weekend!
Looks impossible to resist! Need to make this soon!
WOW! These are so FUN and festive!! The perfect 4th of July treat!
This is such a delicious and festive treat! Perfect for my backyard party!
Absolutely perfecr for the upcoming holiday