Independence Rice Krispie Treats
These festive Independence Rice Krispie Treats are perfectly sweet, crunchy, and easy to make, they’re a fun dessert for patriotic celebrations or any occasion that calls for a little flair!
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Ingredients
- 5 cups rice Krispies cereal
- ¼ cup butter
- 4 cups mini marshmallows (about 10 ounces)
- ½ cup red meltable candies
- ½ cup white meltable candies
- ½ cup blue meltable candies
- Sprinkles: as desired, can be any type of your choosing
Instructions
- Start by melting your butter in a big pot over low heat. Once it’s liquid gold, toss in the marshmallows and stir until it's smooth and gooey.
- Next, stir in the Rice Krispies cereal until every last puff is coated.
- Press the sticky mixture into a parchment-lined 9x13 pan. Tip: Grease your hands or a spatula with a little butter to prevent sticking. Pop the pan into the fridge for at least an hour to set.
- Once firm, lift the treat slab out using the parchment paper. Place it on a cutting board and slice into squares or rectangles. The size is totally up to you—tiny bites for grazing or bigger chunks for a showstopper.
- Melt your red, white, and blue candy melts in separate bowls. Follow the package instructions for a smooth, dippable consistency. Deep bowls make this process easier (and less messy).
- Using a piping bag, drizzle red, white, and blue candy melts over each square until fully covered, then sprinkle immediately.
- Once all treats are done, let them set completely. You can speed this up by chilling them in the fridge.