Description
Firecracker Rice Krispies for 4th of July are a delightful, colorful twist on the classic treat that will elevate your Independence Day celebrations. These vibrant squares combine crispy rice cereal and gooey marshmallows in festive red, white, and blue layers, making them a fun and tasty addition to any summer gathering. Easy to make and customize, they are sure to impress family and friends while adding a sweet crunch to your holiday festivities.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 20 oz mini marshmallows (2 bags)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 5 drops red food coloring
- 5 drops blue food coloring
- Red, white, and blue sprinkles
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with butter or nonstick spray.
- In a large saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Add mini marshmallows and stir until completely melted and smooth.
- Divide the melted mixture into two bowls. Tint one bowl red and the other blue using food coloring.
- Add 3 cups of Rice Krispies to each bowl and gently fold until well-coated.
- Press half of the red mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan, followed by half of the blue mixture.
- Top with sprinkles and allow to cool before cutting into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg