These 4th of July Rice Krispies treats will help you celebrate the patriotic holiday in an extra sweet way. The gooey, marshmallow star treats get a patriotic twist and are decorated with colorful sprinkles, candy melts, and white chocolate.
Whether you’re hosting a backyard BBQ, heading to a potluck, or just looking for a festive treat to make with the kids, these 4th of July rice krispie treats are a crowd-pleaser that comes together in minutes!
Why You’ll Love This 4th of July Rice Krispie Treats Recipe
- No Bake – Rice kirspie treats are a no bake treat that’s easy to make and fun. Just a simple melting of the marshmallows is all that’s needed.
- Patriotic and Fun – The rice krispie treats get a patriotic spin on them and are fun for the 4th of July and Memorial Day. The kids will love the star shaped treats.
- Easy to Make Ahead – These treats are perfect for when you want a make ahead dessert. You can make the treats up to a couple of days in advance so you have them ready when you need them.
- Quick and Easy – One of the best things about these patriotic rice krispie treats is that they are quick and easy to make.
- Customizable – If you want to swap out the sprinkles or decorations, it’s easy to do so. You can change it up for any holiday or use your favorite flavors.
Ingredients and Substitutions
- Unsalted Butter – The butter will help give the treats some flavor and act as a binder. Using unsalted helps you control the amount of extra salt that goes into the dessert.
- Mini Marshmallows – The marshmallows get melted with the butter and is what is used to keep the cereal together and give it some sweetness.
- Puffed Rice Cereal
- Sprinkles and Chocolate – Use the sprinkles and the white chocolate to decorate the 4th of July rice krispie treats. You can change these up and use different shaped sprinkles or your favorite chocolate.
How to Make Red White and Blue Rice Krispie Treats
Just like regular rice krispie treats, these 4th of July marshmallow treats are easy to make. They only need a few ingredients to make and it’s a quick and easy treat you can make for your patriotic celebrations. They’re cut in the shapes of stars and decorated with colorful sprinkles to celebrate the patriotic holiday with.
Step 1: Make the Rice Krispie Treats
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Add the marshmallows and stir until completely melted and smooth. Pour in the rice cereal and stir well until fully coated. Pour in the rice cereal and stir well until fully coated.
Step 2: Decorate & Cut
While still slightly warm, sprinkle the top with red, white, and blue sprinkles and press them in gently. Let the mixture cool fully, then use a star-shaped cookie cutter to cut out the treats.
Melt the red and blue candy melts separately, and melt the white chocolate. Drizzle all three colors over the stars for a fun, patriotic finish.
Tips for Making Patriotic Rice Krispie Treats
- Use fresh marshmallows. You want the mini marshmallows to be nice and soft. Those that aren’t as fresh start to get harder and won’t melt as well.
- When melting the butter and marshmallows together, don’t have the heat too high. You want to go low and slow so that they melt and combine nicely.
- Decorate the rice krispie treats while they’re warm. This helps the sprinkles stick to the treats and not fall off.
Storing and Reheating
Store the rice krispie treats in an airtight container or ziplock bag for 3-4 days. If you’re stacking them, layer the stars in between wax paper to help keep them from sticking.
4th of July Rice Krispie Treats Recipe FAQs
What’s the best way to cut the rice krispie treats?
Use a greased cookie cutter or knife to cut the cooled rice krispie treats. This will help give you a nice clean cut.
Can I use regular chocolate instead of white chocolate?
Yes! If you don’t like white chocolate or just want to change it up you can swap out the white chocolate for traditional chocolate.
Can I make these ahead of time?
Of course! Make these treats the night before so that you have one less thing to worry about getting ready for the party.
4th of July Rice Krispie Treats
Ingredients
Method
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over low heat. Add the marshmallows and stir until completely melted and smooth.
- Pour in the rice cereal and stir well until fully coated. Pour in the rice cereal and stir well until fully coated.
- While still slightly warm, sprinkle the top with red, white, and blue sprinkles and press them in gently.
- Let the mixture cool fully, then use a star-shaped cookie cutter to cut out the treats.
- Melt the red and blue candy melts separately, and melt the white chocolate. Drizzle all three colors over the stars for a fun, patriotic finish.
Notes
- Use fresh marshmallows. You want the mini marshmallows to be nice and soft. Those that aren’t as fresh start to get harder and won’t melt as well.
- When melting the butter and marshmallows together, don’t have the heat too high. You want to go low and slow so that they melt and combine nicely.
- Decorate the rice krispie treats while they’re warm. This helps the sprinkles stick to the treats and not fall off.