These Patriotic Rice Krispies Treats will be the star of your next backyard BBQ. Let the kids in on the fun for this super simple dessert recipe and they will be happy to share all summer long!
Course Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword 4th of july, america, rice krispies, rice krispies treats, star
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 10 minutesminutes
Total Time 20 minutesminutes
Servings 9people
Calories 241kcal
Author Michelle
Ingredients
3tbspof butter
20large marshmallows
3cupsrice cereal
2small drops blue gel food coloring
Red and blue sprinkles
Star cookie cutter
Lollipop sticks
Instructions
Coat a square pan generously with butter.
In a saucepan, over medium heat, melt butter and then add marshmallows. Allow to melt completely then remove from heat.
Add in blue gel food coloring and mix until marshmallow mixture is completely colored.
Pat the cereal treat mixture evenly into your coated pan. Top with sprinkles and pat down some more (so that the sprinkles stay in place). Allow the cereal treats to set.
Using a star cookie cutter, cut out cereal treats into the shape of stars (save the scraps and enjoy them!).
Insert a lollipop stick at the bottom and enjoy the festivities!