These 4th of July Rice Krispie Treats are so easy to make and look so cute for all of the patriotic holidays, too! Stars with layers of red, white, and blue not only taste great, but look festive on a serving platter, too! I have step by step directions with photos below or you can scroll down to the recipe at the bottom of the page.
How to Make 4th of July Rice Krispie Treats
These patriotic Rice Krispie treats only need a few ingredients, which you’re probably already familiar with!
Ingredients for 4th of July Rice Krispie Treats
- Butter, divided
- Mini marshmallows, divided
- Rice Krispies cereal, divided
- Vanilla, divided
- Red and blue gel food coloring – This is the exact food coloring I always use. The colors are true to the label and very vibrant!
Instructions for 4th of July Rice Krispie Treats
First, line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper. Spray lightly with cooking spray and set aside. In a large microwave safe bowl, melt 1/4 cup of butter for about 30 seconds or until completely melted. Add 5 cups of marshmallows and stir. Melt in 30 second intervals until completely melted, stirring often. Add ½ teaspoon of vanilla and either the blue food coloring or the red food coloring first, a few drops at a time, and mix well. Continue adding food coloring and stirring until the desired color intensity for your 4th of July Rice Krispie Treats is reached.
After that, mix in 4 cups of the cereal. Stir until thoroughly mixed. Pour into the parchment-lined pan. Spread evenly and press down firmly. (If needed, coat a large spoon or your fingers with butter or cooking spray so the krispie treats don’t stick while you’re pressing them down.)
Next, repeat the same process, but this time leave the second batch white with no food coloring and press down firmly over the blue layer. Repeat the same process with the red layer on top of the white layer. Let your 4th of July Rice Krispie Treats cool completely at room temperature.
Remove the treats from the pan, peel off the parchment paper and place on a cutting board. Lastly, cut treats into star shapes using a cookie cutter. Serve immediately. You may store them, covered, for up to a week. (Although at my house, Rice Krispie treats never last an entire week! Ha!)
How many days ahead can you make Rice Krispy Treats?
I would make them no more than three days ahead of an event. That way, they’re extra fresh and not at all stale. Store them covered in a room temperature or cool area or individually wrapped for best results!
More Patriotic Treat Ideas
4th of July Rice Krispie Treats
These 4th of July Rice Krispie Treats are three layers of red, white, and blue fun! Star shapes are perfect for any patriotic party!
Ingredients
- ¾ cup butter, divided
- 15 cups mini marshmallows, divided
- 12 cups Rice Krispies cereal, divided
- 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla, divided
- Red & blue gel food coloring
Instructions
- Line a 9x13-inch pan with parchment paper. Spray lightly with cooking spray. Set aside.
- In a large microwave safe bowl, melt 1/4 cup of butter for about 30 seconds or until completely melted. Add marshmallows and stir. Melt in 30 second intervals until completely melted, stirring often.
- Add ½ teaspoon of vanilla and the blue food coloring, a few drops at a time, and mix well. Continue adding food coloring and stirring until the desired color intensity is reached. Remove from heat.
- Mix in 4 cups of the cereal. Stir until thoroughly mixed. Pour into the parchment-lined pan. Spread evenly and press down firmly. (If needed, coat a spoon or fingers with butter or cooking spray so the krispie treats don't stick.)
- Next, repeat the same process, but this time leave the second batch white and press down firmly over the blue layer. Repeat the same process with the red layer on top of the white layer. Let cool completely at room temperature.
- Remove the treats from the pan, peel off the parchment paper and place on a cutting board. Lastly, cut treats into star shapes using a cookie cutter.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 12 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 408Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 287mgCarbohydrates: 74gFiber: 0gSugar: 39gProtein: 3g
