July 4th Rice Krispies Treats Recipe
Soft, gooey, and loaded with sprinkles, these 4th of July Rice Krispies Treats are the perfect no-bake dessert for your summer celebration. They hold their shape, taste amazing, and come together in minutes.
Ingredients
- 9 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 20 oz mini marshmallows divided
- 1/2 cup salted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup red, white & blue sprinkles or patriotic jimmies
Instructions
- Line a 9x13 pan with parchment paper. Set aside. Spray a large pot and a rubber spatula with nonstick cooking spray.
- In the large pot, melt butter over medium heat. Add the marshmallows, reserving about 2 cups of them. Stir constantly with rubber spatula until melted and smooth.
- Add the vanilla extract and stir to combine. Remove from heat.
- Working quickly, add the cereal and the reserved 2 cups of mini marshmallows. Fold into the marshmallow mixture.
- When almost combined, add in about 1/3 cup of the sprinkles. Mix until the sprinkles are evenly combined throughout the mixture.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish and press down until it is flat.
- Top with remaining sprinkles and let set at room temperature for at least an hour.
- Remove from the baking dish and cut into squares.
Notes
Storage: Store in an airtight container on the counter for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 262kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 16mgSodium: 167mgPotassium: 25mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 1307IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 5mg
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