Want a dessert that’s as fun as a backyard BBQ and as patriotic as a bald eagle in sunglasses? These Independence Rice Krispie Treats are crunchy, gooey, and decked out in red, white, and blue—because freedom tastes better with marshmallows. Easy to make and even easier to devour, they’re the perfect treat for celebrating America, one sticky bite at a time!

Looking for a treat that’s as patriotic as a parade float covered in glitter? These Independence Rice Krispie Treats are sweet, sticky, and stars-and-stripes spectacular. Bonus: they’re so easy to make, you’ll have plenty of time to perfect your sparkler dance routine!

Ingredients You’ll Need For This Recipe

5 cups rice Krispies cereal
¼ cup butter
4 cups mini marshmallows (about 10 ounces)
½ cup red meltable candies
½ cup white meltable candies
½ cup blue meltable candies
Sprinkles: as desired, can be any type of your choosing

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: Melt the butter in a large pot over low heat. Add the mini marshmallows, stirring until completely melted and the mixture is smooth.

Step 2: Remove the pot from heat and immediately mix in the Rice Krispies cereal until well coated.

Step 3: Press the mixture firmly into a 9×13 inch baking pan lined with parchment paper or lightly greased. Flatten it evenly across the pan.

Step 4: Let the Rice Krispie treat cool and set in the refrigerator for at least one hour.

Step 5: Once set, lift the whole treat out of the pan using the edges of the parchment paper. Place it on a cutting board and cut into squares or rectangles to your preferred size.

Step 6: Separately melt the red, white, and blue meltable candies according to the package instructions. Add to different piping bags.

Step 7: Pipe each melted candy color on top of each Rice Krispie square, covering it to your liking.

Step 8: Place the treats onto a sheet of parchment paper. While the candy coating is still wet, sprinkle with your chosen sprinkles for a decorative touch.

Step 9: Allow the treats to set completely at room temperature, or in the refrigerator for a faster setting.

And just like that, you’ve got a festive, sticky-sweet treat that’s as fun to eat as it is to make! Whether you’re celebrating with fireworks, a backyard BBQ, or just a love for gooey marshmallow goodness, these Independence Rice Krispie Treats are sure to be a hit. Now go enjoy the party—just maybe keep some napkins handy!

Independence Rice Krispie Treats

These Independence Rice Krispie Treats are gooey, crunchy, and packed with patriotic flair! The perfect red, white, and blue dessert.

Course Dessert

Keyword Independence Rice Krispie Treats

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 1

Servings 12

Ingredients

5 cups Rice Krispies cereal
¼ cup butter
4 cups mini marshmallows about 10 ounces
½ cup red meltable candies
½ cup white meltable candies
½ cup blue meltable candies
sprinkles

Instructions

Melt the butter in a large pot over low heat. Add the mini marshmallows, stirring until completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
Remove the pot from heat and immediately mix in the Rice Krispies cereal until well coated.
Press the mixture firmly into a 9×13 inch baking pan lined with parchment paper or lightly greased. Flatten it evenly across the pan.
Let the Rice Krispie treat cool and set in the refrigerator for at least one hour.
Once set, lift the whole treat out of the pan using the edges of the parchment paper. Place it on a cutting board and cut into squares or rectangles to your preferred size.
Separately melt the red, white, and blue meltable candies according to the package instructions. Add to different piping bags.
Pipe each melted candy color on top of each Rice Krispie square, covering it to your liking.
Allow the treats to set completely at room temperature, or in the refrigerator for a faster setting.