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4th of July Rice Krispies Treats

Patriotic Red White and Blue Rice Krispies treats. Perfect for 4th of July or any other holiday! Easily adaptable for different colors.
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Ingredients

Blue Layer

  • 3 Tbsp butter
  • 6 C marshmallows
  • 6 C Rice Krispies
  • Preferred Food Coloring - The amount depends on the intensity of color. I use Wilton Gel Colors

White Layer

  • 3 Tbsp butter
  • 7 C Marshmallows
  • 6 C Rice Krispies

Red Layer

  • 3 Tbsp butter
  • 6 C Marshmallows
  • 6 C Rice Krispies

Instructions

Blue Layer

  • Melt 3 Tbsp butter in a large pot over medium heat.
  • When the butter has melted add in the marshmallows and food coloring.
  • Stir over low heat until the marshmallows have completely melted and you like the color you've achieved.
  • Remove from heat, pour in the rice krispies and then layer in a 9X13 buttered dish (for thick layers - for thinner, easier to eat layers use a larger baking dish)
  • Let cool.

White Layer

  • Melt 3 Tbsp butter over medium heat
  • When the butter has melted add in the marshmallows and stir until melted.
  • Add the Rice Krispies and stir until fully combined.
  • Let them cool in the pan just a bit before pouring them on top of the blue layer. Press down with a buttered hand until the layer is even.

Red Layer

  • Melt 3 Tbsp of butter over medium heat
  • Add in the marshmallows and food coloring and stir until desired color is achieved and the marshmallows are melted.
  • Add in the Rice Krispies cereal and stir until combined.
  • Let this cool a bit.
  • Pour over the previous layers and pat down with a buttered hand until this layer is level.

Notes

These are easy to make and fun to eat. Cut into desired sizes and have fun! This isn't a recipe, so much as a "here's how we did it and suggestion type thing"
Author: Rachel