These 4th of July Rice Krispie Treats are a fun and easy dessert you can make for friends and family. They would be perfect for a 4th of July picnic or barbecue. Add a little flair to a classic recipe and give it a patriotic twist!
Be sure to also give our Red White and Blue Cookies with M&Ms and our Red White and Blue Blondies Recipe a try.
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⭐Why This Recipe Works
- Just 4 ingredients for a fun patriotic dessert! Kids can help make easy snacks like this.
- Do you love easy desserts? This is an easy no bake dessert that is perfect for summer!
- The chocolatey flavor of the M&M's pair perfectly with the buttery marshmallow flavor of the treats.
🥣Ingredient Notes
- Rice Krispies Cereal - The basis of this recipe. This recipe uses 6 cups.
- Marshmallows - You can use mini marshmallows or regular-sized.
- Butter - I used salted butter in this recipe.
- Red, White and Blue M&Ms - I have only found these in stores in the summer, but can you can order them anytime online.
📋How to Make 4th of July Rice Krispie Treats
STEP 1: Melt the butter in a large saucepan or large pot on low heat.
STEP 2: When the butter has melted, add in the marshmallows.
STEP 3: Stir the marshmallows into the butter until they have melted and combined with the butter.
STEP 4: Turn off the stove and add the Rice Krispies to the saucepan. Mix until all the Rice Krispies are coated with the melted marshmallow mixture.
STEP 5: Gently fold most the red, white and blue M&M’s into the Rice Krispie mix. Save some for the top.
STEP 6: Press the mixture into a 13x9 pan or baking dish the so it forms an even layer.
STEP 7: Press some M&Ms into the top of the Rice Krispies in the pan.
STEP 8: Let the rice crispy treats stand for 15 to 30 minutes before eating.
Slice into squares and enjoy this fun 4th of July dessert! If you enjoy this recipe, you'll also love our Honey Nut Cheerios Treats.
👩🏻🍳Expert Tips
Tip 1: If you're feeling festive, place small American flag picks in your rice krispie treats or place them on a table with red, white, and blue confetti or a patriotic tablecloth.
Tip 2: Add some extra flair to these red, white, and blue rice krispie treats but stirring in some patriotic sprinkles or adding them on top.
🤷🏻♀️Recipe FAQs
You can store them in an airtight container for 2 days at room temperature. You can freeze them for up to 6 weeks and thaw them by placing them on a counter for 20 minutes.
I always used salted butter and find it makes perfect rice krispie treats.
You can use 5 ½ cups of mini marshmallows or a 10 oz bag of regular-sized marshmallows.
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📖 Recipe
4th of July Rice Krispie Treats
Equipment
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Ingredients
- 3 tablespoon Butter
- 10 oz Marshmallows regular size
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 10 oz pastel colored M&Ms reserve some for top
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan or large pot on low heat.
- When the butter has melted, add in the marshmallows.
- Stir the marshmallows into the butter until they have melted and combined with the butter.
- Turn off the stove and add the Rice Krispies to the saucepan. Mix until all the Rice Krispies are coated with the melted marshmallow mixture.
- Gently fold most the red, white and blue M&M’s into the Rice Krispie mix. Save some for the top.
- Press the mixture into a 13x9 pan or baking dish the so it forms an even layer.
- Press some M&Ms into the top of the Rice Krispies in the pan.
- Let the rice crispy treats stand for 15 to 30 minutes before eating.
- Slice into squares and enjoy!
Notes
- If you're feeling festive, place small American flag picks in your rice krispie treats or place them on a table with red, white, and blue confetti or a patriotic tablecloth.
- Add some extra flair to these red, white, and blue rice krispie treats but stirring in some patriotic sprinkles or adding them on top.
Justine says
These are so fun!! Perfect for any patriotic celebration!
Tara says
Definitely the perfect fun and festive dessert to celebrate! My daughter will especially love making these.
Suja md says
Better than store-bought and so much more wholesome! Loving these!
Beth says
I love the flavors and the colors! Adding M&Ms is such an easy twist to add patriotic color and more tasty flavor.
TAYLER ROSS says
We have a 4th of July picnic every year, and I can't wait to make these this year. They look so easy and festive!