4th of July Rice Krispie Treats
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!
Equipment
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!
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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.
Nutrition
Serving: 16gCalories: 204kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 98mgPotassium: 15mgFiber: 1gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 804IUVitamin C: 7mgCalcium: 22mgIron: 3mg
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