4th of July -Red, White & Blue Rice Krispy Treats
Here’s what you’ll need:
Nonstick cooking spray, aluminum foil for the baking dish
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into tablespoons
One 10-ounce bag of mini marshmallows
5 1/4 cups Rice Krispies
1/2 teaspoon blue food coloring
1/2 teaspoon red food coloring
1/4 cup mixed red, white & blue sprinkles
**Either gel or regular food color works. If you use regular color, add more to get the vibrant colors.
Mise en place
Here’s how to make it:
Line an 8 x 8 baking dish with aluminum foil, leaving a 2-inch overhang on 2 sides. Spray the foil lightly with cooking spray.
Divide the butter and marshmallows among 3 medium microwave-safe bowls (1 tablespoon of butter and about 2 cups of marshmallows per bowl).
Microwave 1 bowl until the butter has melted, and the marshmallows have puffed for about 60 seconds. Stir in the blue food coloring until the mixture is smooth and no streaks remain.
Working quickly, add 1 3/4 cups of the rice cereal to the bowl and stir with a rubber spatula until evenly coated. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and press into an even, compact layer. (Spray your hands with a little cooking spray to keep them from sticking when pressing the cereal mixture into the pan). Set aside.
First Layer
Microwave the butter and marshmallows in the same manner as above. Stir together until smooth and combined (this will be the "white" layer). Stir in another 1 3/4 cups of rice cereal until evenly coated. Place on top of the blue cereal treat layer, pressing until even and compact.
Second Layer
Repeat with the remaining bowl of butter and marshmallows, microwaving until melted and smooth. Stir in the red food coloring until the mixture is smooth and no streaks remain. Add the remaining 1 3/4 cups rice cereal to the bowl and stir until evenly coated. Place on top of the white cereal treat layer, pressing into an even, compact layer. While still warm, top with the sprinkles, pressing gently so they adhere.
Top and Final Layer
Takes about 30 minutes to firm at room temperature. Cut into squares.
Store at room temperature.
Side View of Layers
