Description
Celebrate the Fourth of July with these vibrant and festive Rice Krispie Bars, featuring layers of red, white, and blue colors that capture the spirit of summer gatherings and nostalgia.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 package (10 oz) marshmallows
- 3 tablespoons butter
- Red food coloring
- Blue food coloring
- White chocolate or frosting for decoration
- Optional: sprinkles
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan over low heat.
- Add the marshmallows and stir constantly until completely melted.
- Combine the melted mixture with the Rice Krispies until well-coated.
- Divide the mixture into three bowls, coloring one red and another blue.
- Prepare a greased rectangular baking dish and layer the mixtures starting with the white on the bottom.
- Cool the layers completely before cutting.
- Decorate with melted white chocolate and sprinkles if desired.
Notes
For a dairy-free version, substitute marshmallows with vegan alternatives. Ensure to work quickly with the Rice Krispies as the mixture hardens fast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 10mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Rice Krispie Bars, Dessert, Summer Treats, Fourth of July, No Bake, Colorful Dessert