Description
Delicious layered marshmallow treats in red, white, and blue colors perfect for patriotic holidays like July 4th or Memorial Day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups crispy rice cereal, divided into 3 equal portions
- 6 tablespoons butter, divided
- 9 cups mini marshmallows, divided
- Red food coloring or natural alternative
- Blue food coloring or natural alternative
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, divided
- Non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
- Prepare a 9×9 inch pan by lining with parchment paper and spraying with non-stick cooking spray.
- For the blue layer: In a large saucepan, melt 2 tablespoons butter over medium-low heat. Add 3 cups marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Add blue food coloring and 1/3 teaspoon vanilla, mix well.
- Remove from heat and add 2 cups of rice cereal. Stir until evenly coated. Transfer to the prepared pan and spread evenly. Press down lightly with parchment paper. Allow to cool for 5 minutes.
- For the white layer: Repeat process without adding food coloring. Spread white layer on top of blue layer, pressing gently. Allow to cool for 5 minutes.
- For the red layer: Repeat process using red food coloring. Spread red layer on top of white layer, pressing gently.
- Allow treats to cool completely for about 1 hour before cutting into squares.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
Notes
- For cleaner cuts, use a plastic knife or spray your knife with cooking spray.
- Natural color alternatives: use freeze-dried strawberry powder for red and butterfly pea powder or blueberry juice for blue.
- Make ahead: These can be made a day in advance for parties.
- For a firmer texture, refrigerate for 30 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 4.5g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
Keywords: patriotic treats, 4th of July desserts, red white blue marshmallow treats, Memorial Day desserts, layered rice krispie treats
