Celebrate Independence Day with a fun and festive treat! These 4th of July Rice Krispies Treats are a colorful twist on the classic snack, featuring red, white, and blue sprinkles perfect for your summer celebrations. Easy to make and loved by all ages, they’re the ultimate summer snack for backyard BBQs, fireworks, and patriotic parties.
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4th of July Rice Krispies Treats
It’s an American classic sweet treat. The holiday is as American as you can get for American holidays. Marry the two and you have these patriotic Rice Krispies treats. I have been making this yummy dessert for as long as I can remember.
It’s hard for Rice Krispies treats NOT to be a go-to since they are so darn fast and easy to make. They are so highly customizable for any holiday. So, why not celebrate America’s birthday? I think they turned out so cute.
And, in case you’re wondering, I got a lot of compliments on them. More importantly, they’re gone!
Why You’ll Love These Patriotic Treats
- A classic, all-American treat
- Easy and fast to make
- Festive and patriotic
- Kids (and kids at heart) love them
What You’ll Need
You only need to gather a few ingredients to make these Rice Krispies treats!
- butter
- marshmallows
- Rice Krispies cereal
- red candy melts
- blue candy melts
- white candy melts
- red, white, and blue sprinkles
Note: Always check the recipe card for a full list of ingredients, amounts, and steps.
How to Make July 4th Rice Krispies Treats
This simple patriotic dessert comes together very easily. So, let’s get to it!
- Make the Treats. In a large pot, heat butter over medium heat, until melted.
- Add miniature marshmallows, stirring over heat, until marshmallows are melted.
- Remove from the heat and stir in cereal, mixing until everything is evenly incorporated..
- Assemble the Treats. Spray a 9 x 13 baking dish with non-stick spray.
- Pour Krispies mixture into the 9 x 13 dish, pressing down into the pan evenly.
- Give the Krispies about an hour to set.
- Remove from the pan and cut into 15 squares.
- Decorate the Treats. In a microwave safe bowl, melt candy melts by microwaving on 30 second intervals.
- Pour the melted candy into a piping bag.
- Snip off the tip and drizzle the red candy over the krispie treats. You won’t use all of the candy, since there are two more colors to add.
- Repeat for the blue and white candy melts.
- Sprinkle with red white and blue jimmies sprinkles.
- Serve the Treats. Allow the candy to set and enjoy.
Tips & Tricks – 4th of July Rice Krispies Treats
• Make these the night before to make being on-the-go easier.
• Store these in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
• To freeze these, separate the layers with wax or parchment paper and store in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months.
Want to Change it Up?
To change up this recipe, consider different kinds of sprinkles and decorations. Alternatively, you can use food dye to create red and blue layers. Put those together with the regular “white” layer, and you have triple red, white, and blue patriotic Rice Krispies Treats!
More July 4th Recipes
July 4th Rice Krispies Treats
Equipment
- large pot
- baking dish
- spatula
- 9 x 13 baking dish
- piping bag optional
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 5½ cups miniature marshmallows
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 12 ounces red candy melts
- 12 ounces blue candy melts
- 12 ounces white candy melts
- red, white, and blue sprinkles
Instructions
- Heat butter in a large pot over medium heat until melted.3 tablespoons butter
- Add miniature marshmallows, and heat, stirring, until marshmallows are melted.5½ cups miniature marshmallows
- Remove from the heat and stir in cereal, mixing until everything is evenly incorporated..6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- Spray a 9×13 baking dish with non-stick spray.
- Pour krispies mixture into the 9×13 dish, pressing down into the pan evenly.
- Let krispies set for about one hour.
- Remove from the pan and cut into 15 squares.
- Melt candy melts in a microwave-safe bowl on 30 second intervals.12 ounces red candy melts, 12 ounces white candy melts, 12 ounces blue candy melts
- Pour the melted candy into a piping bag.
- Snip off the tip and drizzle the red candy over the krispie treats. You won’t use all of the candy, since there are two more colors to add.
- Repeat for the blue and white candy melts.
- Sprinkle with red white and blue jimmies sprinkles. Allow the candy to set and enjoy.red, white, and blue sprinkles
Notes
- A ziplock bag can be used as an alternative to a piping bag. Just spoon the melted candy melts into the ziplock and snip one of the corners. Then, pipe away!
Nutrition
Nutritional information accuracy not guaranteed.
