Easy 4th of July Rice Krispie Treats
Whip up these colorful 4th of July Krispie Treats with just a few simple ingredients. Dipped in red, white & blue candy melts and topped with sprinkles - they're a crowd favorite every time!
4th of July Krispie Treats.
Cue the sparklers and fire up the grill - 4th of July is just around the corner, and you know what that means… it's time for delicious red, white, and blue snacks.
If you're anything like me, you love showing up to the party with a treat that's as cute as it is delicious and these 4th of July Krispie Treats totally deliver. They're sweet, crunchy, drizzled in color and covered in sprinkles because, well, sprinkles make everything better, right?
Whether you're hosting a backyard BBQ, heading to a potluck, or just need a little something festive to munch on while watching fireworks, these no-bake bites are about to become your new go-to. They're easy enough for the kids to help with and fun enough for everyone to devour.
4th of July Krispie Treat Bars.
These little squares of joy are ridiculously easy to whip up. They’re made with just a handful of ingredients, no oven required, and you can totally make them ahead of time.
What I love most is how customizable they are - switch up the colors, drizzle patterns, or sprinkle combos to match any theme. They're also the perfect size for little hands, though let's be honest, adults grab them just as fast.
They look so cute on a dessert table especially next to these firecracker pretzel sticks or a bowl or this red, white and blue fruit salad. I’ve brought them to backyard cookouts, block parties, even fireworks nights and they always disappear super first.
Want to dress them up? Stick them on popsicle sticks and voilà, instant treat pops!
Ingredients:
5 cups Rice Krispies cereal
¼ cup butter
4 cups mini marshmallows (about 10 oz)
½ cup red candy melts
½ cup white candy melts
½ cup blue candy melts
Sprinkles of your choice
How to make Easy Rice Krispie Treats.
1. Make the Base:
Melt butter over low heat in a large pot.
Stir in marshmallows until smooth.
Remove from heat and mix in rice krispies cereal until coated.
Press mixture firmly into a parchment-lined or greased 9x13" pan.
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to set.
2. Cut into Squares:
Once set, lift it out using the edges of the parchment paper and place it on a cutting board.
Slice into squares or rectangles.
3. Melt Candy Coatings:
Melt each color (red, white, blue) in separate bowls per package instructions.
4. Dip & Decorate:
Fill separate piping bags with the melted candy coating or drizzle over each colour using a spoon.
Place on parchment and add sprinkles while still wet.
5. Let Set:
Let treats cool at room temp or refrigerate to set faster.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.
So next time you're prepping your party spread, give these 4th of July Krispie Treats a whirl. They’re easy to make, fun to eat, and totally fireworks-worthy.
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