Description
A no-bake patriotic rice krispie treat recipe using red, white, and blue gel food coloring to create festive clusters of crispy cereal and melted marshmallows. Quick to assemble and a crowd-pleasing dessert for flag-themed events.
Ingredients
6 cups unpacked Rice Krispies
4 cups (12 oz) Mini Marshmallows
4 tbsp Unsalted Butter (6 tbsp if using regular marshmallows)
3 packets Gel Food Coloring (red, blue, white) or concentrated liquid dye
Instructions
Slice butter into pats for faster melting
Microwave marshmallows and butter, stirring once at 1-2 minutes for a glossy, pliable mix
Quickly mix in cereal and press into a parchment-lined pan in alternating batches
Flatten the dough and divide it into three sections; add red, blue, and white dye to each section
Chill for 2 hours, then cut into squares using dental floss or a knife
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for smoother mixing
If no microwave timer, melt in 30-second increments until glossy
Chill dough 10 minutes before slicing for cleaner cuts
Use non-stick cooking spray to prevent sticking in the pan
Substitute gel food coloring with halal-certified dyes if required
For a vegan version, use plant-based butter and marshmallow fluff instead of mini marshmallows
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 135
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg