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4th of July Rice Krispie Treats

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These festive Rice Krispie Treats combine gooey marshmallows with crispy rice cereal and vibrant red, white, and blue M&Ms, making them an easy and fun addition to any 4th of July gathering. Perfect for summer picnics or barbecues, these no-bake treats will surely impress your family and friends.

  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 8 cups mini marshmallows
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 9 cups crisp rice cereal
  • 3/4 cup red, white, and blue M&Ms (mini or regular)
  • 1 tablespoon red, white, and blue sprinkles
  • 1/4 cup red candy melts (optional)
  • 1/4 cup white candy melts
  • 1/4 cup blue candy melts

Instructions

  • Prepare a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper and nonstick spray.
  • Melt butter and salt in a saucepan, then add marshmallows until completely melted.
  • Stir in vanilla extract, then fold in crisp rice cereal until coated.
  • Gently mix in half of the M&Ms and press the mixture into the baking dish.
  • Sprinkle remaining M&Ms and sprinkles on top, pressing gently.
  • Let set for 30 minutes, then melt candy melts and drizzle over the treats.
  • Allow to harden before slicing into squares.

Notes

Work quickly to mix everything as the marshmallow mixture hardens as it cools.
Coat hands with nonstick spray for easy handling of the mixture.
Optional toppings like fresh fruit or nuts can add a twist.

  • Author: mary
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-bake
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 12
  • Sodium: 100
  • Fat: 5
  • Saturated Fat: 3
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1
  • Trans Fat: 0
  • Carbohydrates: 25
  • Fiber: 0
  • Protein: 1
  • Cholesterol: 15