4th of July Rice Krispie Treats

A rice krispie marshmallow treat on a napkin.

Get ready to celebrate Independence Day in style with our irresistible No-Bake 4th of July Rice Krispie Treats! These easy red, white, and blue marshmallow delights are crisp & chewy and take only minutes to prep.

Course candy, Dessert

Cuisine American

Diet Gluten Free

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Resting and Assembly 40

Total Time 55

Servings

Calories 262kcal

Equipment

parchment paper
9 x 13-inch baking pan or 9 x 9 inch pan for thicker treats
microwave safe bowl

Ingredients

½ cup salted butter
16 ounces mini marshmallows about 10 cups
7 cups Rice Krispies Cereal
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract optional
6-8 ounces white chocolate morsels or candy melts, more if you want to totally cover your treats.
½ cup red, white, and blue sprinkles

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Instructions

PREP. Line a 9” x 9” or 9” x 13” pan with parchment paper. Leave a 1-2 inch overhang to make removing the treats easy. Alternatively, you can generously spray your pan with non-stick cooking spray. Measure out the ingredients as this recipe comes together quickly.
MELT BUTTER and then MARSHMALLOWS. In a large pot, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add all the marshmallows, continually stirring, just until the marshmallows melt. If using vanilla extract, add it to the mixture after the marshmallows are melted.
ADD RICE KRISPIES. Remove from the heat and add in the Rice Krispies cereal. Quickly but gently fold the mixture to coat it evenly.
PLACE IN PAN. Spread the cereal mixture into the prepared pan. Using a spatula coated with non-stick cooking spray or a piece of parchment paper, gently press and spread the mixture into an even layer to all corners of the pan. Let the mixture sit for 30-60 minutes to harden before slicing.
CUT INTO PIECES. Remove your Rice Krispie Treats from the pan using the parchment paper. Cut into square or rectangular pieces.

Decorating

MELT CHOCOLATE. Place your white chocolate or candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl to melt them. If using, cook candy melts according to the package directions. If using white chocolate morsels, melt at 30-second intervals, stirring in between until the chocolate is mostly melted. Stir until all lumps dissolve.
DECORATE. Dip the Rice Krispie Squares into the melted white chocolate and cover all or a portion of the treat. While still soft, top with patriotic sprinkles. Let harden for 10 minutes, and they’re ready to serve!

Notes

- MAKE AHEAD: Make the recipe a few days in advance, but don’t cut them into bars right away. Cover the pan tightly with plastic wrap, ensuring it’s 100% airtight. Then, cut the treats into squares on the day you’re serving.
- Use fresh, good-quality marshmallows. If your marshmallows are old, they may not melt well in this recipe, so make sure you have fresh marshmallows!

- Cook marshmallows over medium-low heat. If you cook the recipe over high heat, there is a good chance the sugar will crystalize, causing your perfect treat to harden.

- Gently fold the Rice Krispie Cereal into marshmallows. The cereal is delicate and, if mixed harshly, gets crushed.

- STORING: Store in an airtight container or zip-top bag at room temperature for up to a week

Nutritional information is approximate and was calculated using a recipe nutrition label generator and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

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