Independence Rice Krispie Treats
Celebrate in sweet, patriotic style with these Independence Rice KrispieTreats! Classic marshmallow bars get a festive makeover dipped in red, white, and blue candy melts and topped with sprinkles. Easy to make and fun to decorate, they’re a perfect no-bake dessert for 4th of July parties and summer gatherings.
Ingredients
- 5 cups Rice Krispie cereal
- 1/4 cup butter
- 4 cup mini marshmallows about 10 oz.
- 1/2 cup red candy melts
- 1/2 cup white candy melts
- 1/2 cup blue candy melts
- Sprinkles (optional) red, white, blue or any color
Instructions
Preparing the base treat
- Melt the butter in a large pot over low heat.Add the mini marshmallows, stirring until completely melted and the mixture issmooth.Remove the pot from heat and immediately mix in the Rice Krispies cerealuntil well coated.
- Press the mixture firmly into a 9x13 inch bakingpan lined with parchment paper or lightly greased. Flatten it evenly across thepan.
- Let the Rice Krispie treat cool and set in therefrigerator for at least one hour.
Cutting the Treats
- Once set, lift the whole treat out of the panusing the edges of the parchment paper. Place it on a cutting board and cutinto squares or rectangles to your preferred size.
Melting the Candy
- Separately melt the red, white, and bluemeltable candies according to the package instructions. Use bowls deep enoughf or easy dipping.
Dipping the Treat
- Dip each Rice Krispie square into the melted candy of your choice, covering it to your liking. Let any excess drip off.
- Place the dipped treats onto a sheet ofparchment paper. While the candy coating is still wet, sprinkle with yourchosen sprinkles for a decorative touch.
Cooling
- Allow the treats to set completely at roomtemperature, or in the refrigerator for a faster setting