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Patriotic Rice Krispie Treats

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  • Author: Pamela
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: Approximately 15 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

Patriotic Rice Krispie Treats are a festive and delightful dessert that captures the spirit of celebration with their vibrant red, white, and blue layers. Perfect for barbecues, holidays, or simply as a sweet treat, these chewy bars are easy to make and will impress friends and family alike. With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up this nostalgic favorite that not only looks good but tastes amazing too.


Ingredients

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  • 4 cups Rice Krispies
  • 4 tablespoons butter
  • 10 ounces mini marshmallows
  • 1 cup red candy melts
  • 1 cup blue candy melts
  • Cooking spray (for greasing)

Instructions

  1. Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. In a large saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Once melted, add mini marshmallows and stir until completely melted.
  3. Remove from heat and mix in Rice Krispies until evenly coated.
  4. Divide the mixture into three bowls: one plain, one mixed with red candy melts, and one mixed with blue candy melts. Stir until well-colored.
  5. In the greased baking dish, layer half of the plain mixture first, then add the red layer followed by the blue layer. Top with the remaining plain mixture.
  6. Press down gently to compact the layers. Allow to cool before slicing into squares.


Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 square (30g)
  • Calories: 130
  • Sugar: 10g
  • Sodium: 60mg
  • Fat: 4g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: <1g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 5mg