Red White and Blue Rice Krispie Treat Bars
Create festive and delicious Red, White, and Blue Rice Krispie Treats with this easy recipe. Perfect for patriotic holidays, these colorful treats are a hit at any gathering. Simple ingredients, vibrant colors, and a fun cooking activity for all ages!
Servings: 12 pieces
Calories: 131kcal
Cost: $5
Equipment
Ingredients
- 5 cups rice Krispies cereal
- ¼ cup butter
- 4 cups mini marshmallows about 10 ounces
- ½ cup red meltable candies
- ½ cup white meltable candies
- ½ cup blue meltable candies
- Sprinkles optional
Instructions
Preparing Homemade Rice Krispies Treats
- Melt the butter in a large pot over low heat. Add the mini marshmallows, stirring until completely melted and the mixture is smooth. Remove the pot from heat and immediately mix in the Rice Krispies cereal until well coated.
- Press the mixture firmly into a 9x13 inch baking pan lined with parchment paper or lightly greased. Flatten it evenly across the pan.
- Let the Rice Krispie treat cool and set in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
- Once set, lift the whole treat out of the pan using the edges of the parchment paper. Place it on a cutting board and cut into squares or rectangles to your preferred size.
Preparing the Flag Color Decorations
- Separately melt the red, white, and blue meltable candies according to the package instructions. Use bowls deep enough for easy dipping.
Decorate the red white blue rice krispies
- Drizzle the melted colored candies over the homemade rice crispy bars. Alternatively, dip each Rice Krispie bars into the melted candy of your choice, covering it to your liking. Let any excess drip off.
- Place the dipped treats onto a sheet of parchment paper. While the candy coating is still wet, sprinkle with your chosen sprinkles for a decorative touch.
Cooling and serving
- Allow the treats to set completely at room temperature, or in the refrigerator for a faster setting. Serve and Enjoy !
Notes
How to Make Rice Krispie Treats Mixture in Instant Pot?
Turn your Instant Pot to the SAUTE function. Once the pot displays HOT add in the butter and stir it until it melts. Once butter is fully melted, stir in the marshmallows. Stir until the marshmallows are melted and coated with butter.
Remove the inner pot from the Instant Pot. Turn off your Instant Pot. Stir in the rice krispies and stir till well coated. How to store red white and blue rice krispie treats? Store your treats in an airtight container at room temperature. This will keep them fresh and chewy for up to three days. Make sure to layer parchment or wax paper between layers if you need to stack them to prevent sticking.
Remove the inner pot from the Instant Pot. Turn off your Instant Pot. Stir in the rice krispies and stir till well coated. How to store red white and blue rice krispie treats? Store your treats in an airtight container at room temperature. This will keep them fresh and chewy for up to three days. Make sure to layer parchment or wax paper between layers if you need to stack them to prevent sticking.
Nutrition
Serving: 1piece | Calories: 131kcal | Carbohydrates: 23g | Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 105mg | Potassium: 17mg | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 894IU | Vitamin C: 7mg