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16 rice krispie treats for the 4th of July.

4th of July Rice Krispie Treats

Karissa Parrish
These 4th of July Rice Krispie Treats are perfect for your Memorial Day or July 4th celebrations! Not only are they quick and easy to make, all you need are 6 ingredients.
5 from 3 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cool Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Servings 16 Bars

Equipment

  • 8x8 inch baking pan
  • Large Saucepan
  • Non-Stick Spray

Ingredients:
 
 

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 10 ounce bag mini marshmallows (or 5 cups)
  • 4 ½ cups rice krispie cereal
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons red, white, and blue sprinkles

Instructions:
 

  • Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper and then non-stick spray. Set aside.
  • In a large sauce pan over low heat, melt the butter. Once melted, add the mini marshmallows and stir occasionally until completely melted.
  • Remove the pan from the heat and mix in the vanilla extract and salt. Then gently mix in the rice krispie cereal until evenly coated.
  • Spoon the mixture into the prepared pan and use a piece of parchment paper that's been sprayed with non-stick spray to press it down into an even layer. Then add the sprinkles over the top of the cereal treats.
  • Allow the bars to cool for 20 minutes before slicing them into bars. Keep any leftover bars in an airtight container on the counter for up to 3 days.

Notes:

Baking Pan: Line your 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper (or wax paper) and then non-stick spray.
Parchment Paper: Use a piece of parchment paper lightly sprayed with non-stick spray to evenly press down the rice krispies into the prepared baking dish.
Additional Toppings: In addition to the sprinkles, you could also top the treats with red, white, or blue candy melts that have been melted or july 4th m&m's.
Plastic Knife: Want to know a neat trick? Use a plastic knife to cut the treats into squares once cooled. The plastic knife doesn't stick to the sticky Rice Krispies and allows you to cut more straight and even squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 61kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 1gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 60mgPotassium: 11mgFiber: 0.03gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 611IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 1mgIron: 2mg
Keyword 4th of July, easy fourth of july dessert, patriotic rice krispies, red white and blue rice krispie treats
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