Super simple and with only 5 ingredients, these 4th of July Rice Krispie Treats are the perfect way to celebrate the upcoming patriotic festivities. Not only do they take a very short time to make but the sticky goodness is certain to be kid-approved as well.
If you’re looking for a simple addition to your family gathering or outdoor BBQ, this delicious dessert recipe needs to be on your radar.
These 4th of July Rice Krispie Treats are crazy good…
There’s just something classic about these simple treats. Maybe I have fond memories of me eating them as a child but I always look forward to making them for my family now, too.
I love that they’re ready in a “snap” and to me, they’re not an overly sweet type of dessert. Since we tend to focus on healthy eating most times in our house, these rice Krispie treats really are quite a fun and special recipe.
And guess what? They’re crazy easy to make, too! Toddlers can easily join in on the stirring fun and get those little fingers sticky in the process, too. When this happens, that just means one thing and one thing only…that they’re going to have to lick those fingers clean!
If you find that you’re not quite the baker that you thought you were, don’t stress. This really is a fool-proof recipe that anyone can do. And if you still find it hard, at least you’ll have a giant bowl of rice crisps and marshmallows that you can eat with a spoon.
How To Make These Red, White, and Blue Rice Krispie Treats
Gather up the 4 ingredients listed below to get started on these 4th of July Rice Krispie Treats:
- 2 bags of mini marshmallows
- 1 stick of salted butter
- 6 cups of Rice Krispie cereal
- White chocolate melting wafers
- Red and blue star and sugar sprinkles
Don’t forget to let your little one join in on the fun! Just know that the melted marshmallows can get really hot so make certain that they don’t burn their hands in the process.
Simple Steps To Make These 4th of July Rice Krispie Treats
First, measure out the Rice Krispies into a large mixing bowl and set aside. Then, prepare a 9×13 baking dish by covering the inside with wax paper and lightly spraying with butter spray.
Next, heat the butter in a medium size pot over low-medium heat.
Add one and a half bags of marshmallows to the pan and stir continuously until the marshmallows melt completely and the mixture looks silky smooth.
Remove the pan from the heat and immediately pour the mixture over the Rice Krispies and add the remaining marshmallows. Mix thoroughly.
Then press the mix into an even layer in a prepared baking dish. Refrigerate while you are preparing the white chocolate wafers.
Follow the directions according to your package to melt the white chocolate wafers and set aside.
Cut a large piece of wax paper and set it out along with the sprinkles.
Remove the pan from the fridge and cut the treats into 24 squares.
Drizzle or dip the rice Krispie treats into the chocolate and let the excess chocolate drain before placing them onto the wax paper.
Add sprinkles before the chocolate dries and let cool completely.
Serve immediately or store them for up to a week or in the fridge for two weeks.
Creative Ways to Enjoy and Share These Patriotic Rice Krispie Treats
These ooey-gooey desserts are so good, they literally melt in your mouth. But guess what? That’s literally why they’re the best.
Once you make up a batch, you might as well get started on round 2 because they’re going to be gone in a flash. They’re probably never going to make it out of your kitchen to be honest because they’re just so snack-worthy and tasty.
After making up your second batch, take a few and share the dessert love with your family and friends. They’ll love the homemade gesture and you’ll be happy to show them what a top-notch baker you truly are.
Also, drizzle on some chocolate syrup as well. Just trust me on this one…it adds a whole new level of flavor.
4th of July Rice Krispie Treats
Ingredients
- 2 bags of mini marshmallows
- 1 stick of salted butter
- 6 cups of Rice Krispie cereal
- White chocolate melting wafers
- Red and blue star and sugar sprinkles
Instructions
- First, measure out the Rice Krispies into a large mixing bowl and set aside. Then, prepare a 9×13 baking dish by covering the inside with wax paper and lightly spraying with butter spray.
- Next, heat the butter in a medium size pot over low-medium heat.
- Add one and a half bags of marshmallows to the pan and stir continuously until the marshmallows melt completely and the mixture looks silky smooth.
- Remove the pan from the heat and immediately pour the mixture over the Rice Krispies and add the remaining marshmallows. Mix thoroughly.
- Then press the mix into an even layer in a prepared baking dish. Refrigerate while you are preparing the white chocolate wafers.
- Follow the directions according to your package to melt the white chocolate wafers and set aside.
- Cut a large piece of wax paper and set it out along with the sprinkles.
- Remove the pan from the fridge and cut the treats into 24 squares.
- Drizzle or dip the rice Krispie treats into the chocolate and let the excess chocolate drain before placing them onto the wax paper.
- Add sprinkles before the chocolate dries and let cool completely.
- Serve immediately or store them for up to a week or in the fridge for two weeks.
