4th of July Rice Krispie Treats

These 4th of July Rice Krispie Treats are ooey-gooey and so easy to make, a summer must have.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 10

Total Time 20

Servings bars

Calories 354kcal

Butter or line with parchment paper an 8x8" 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 8x8 or 9x9 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.

Leftover treats will keep at room temperature for up to three days. Separate the bars with wax paper and store them in an airtight container.