This red, white, and blue Rice Krispie Treats recipe is a festive, no-bake dessert that is perfect for 4th of July celebrations. Easy to make ahead of time, these patriotic treats are ideal for gatherings and loved by all ages.
Spray a 9" x 13" baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray or line it with parchment paper.
In a large skillet or pot, melt 3 Tablespoons butter over medium heat.
Add the marshmallows and powdered sugar and cook until the marshmallows have melted. Stir constantly so that they do not burn.
Combine the melted marshmallow mixture in a large bowl with the Rice Krispies cereal. Mix well with a spoon or your hands.
Spread the Rice Krispie mixture evenly in the 9" x 13" baking sheet, pressing it into a 1-inch thick sheet.
Set it aside for 10 minutes to set.
Use a 2-inch or 3-inch star cookie cutters to cut stars in the sheet of Rice Krispies.
Melt the blue melting candies in a small heat-safe bowl in the microwave using low power.
Dip half of each star-shaped Rice Krispie treat into the melted candy and let the extra drip back into the bowl.
Quickly sprinkle with white star sprinkles.
Place the star on parchment paper and allow the melted candy to harden.
In another heat-safe bowl, melt the red melting candy in the microwave using low power.
Transfer the melted candy to a pipping bag or Ziploc bag with a hole cut into the corner.
Drizzle the red melted candy over the remaining half of the Rice Krispie treat stars to make stripes.
Allow them to sit and cool for 10 minutes or until the melted candy has hardened.
Serve at room temperature.
Notes
If you use your hands to mix the Rice Krispies, you can spray them with non-stick cooking spray first so that the marshmallows do not stick to you.
To melt the candy melts, microwave on 50% power for 30 to 45 seconds. Stir. Then repeat this microwave and stir process until they are completely melted.
If your melting candy gets chunky, it either got too hot or some water got mixed in with it. To avoid this, make sure to use 50% power and that the bowl is completely dry.
These patriotic Rice Krispie treats can be stored in an air-tight container at room temperature for up to 4 days. I don’t recommend storing them chilled because they become very hard and chewy.