Your 4th of July Needs These Red, White & Blue Rice Krispies Treats

Fourth of July calls for all things red, white and blue — and Rice Krispies treats are no exception. 

Yup, we took a good, all-American favorite and gave it an extra-patriotic kick.

These little squares of goodness are so easy to whip up and are perfect for any Fourth of July barbecue.

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4th of July layered Rice Krispies Treats recipe

Yields 1 (9-by-9-inch) dish

Ingredients:

• 3 tablespoons melted butter, divided
• 6 cups miniature marshmallows, divided
• 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal, divided
• Red food coloring (no taste variety, found in craft/baking stores)
• Blue food coloring (no taste variety, found in craft/baking stores)

Directions:

1. Line a 9-by-9-inch dish with parchment paper. Set aside.
2. To a large skillet over medium heat, add 1 tablespoon of melted butter and 2 cups of marshmallows. Stir until the marshmallows are smooth and melted. Add in a few drops of red food coloring. Stir until the color is thoroughly combined.
3. Stir in 2 cups of Rice Krispies cereal, and toss to cover equally. Work quickly so the cereal does not harden.
4. Add to the parchment-lined dish, and flatten.
5. Rinse out the pan, and add 1 tablespoon of melted butter and 2 cups of marshmallows. Stir until the marshmallows are smooth and melted.
6. Stir in 2 cups of Rice Krispies cereal, and toss to cover equally. Work quickly so the cereal does not harden.
7. Add as a second layer to the parchment-lined dish, and flatten.
8. Rinse out the pan, and add the last tablespoon of melted butter and the last 2 cups of marshmallows. Stir until the marshmallows are smooth and melted. Add in a few drops of blue food coloring. Stir until the color is thoroughly combined.
9. Stir in the last 2 cups of Rice Krispies cereal, and toss to cover equally. Work quickly so the cereal does not harden.
10. Add as a third layer to the parchment-lined dish, and flatten.
11. Let the treats sit for at least 10 minutes before cutting.

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A version of this article was originally published in June 2017.