Red, White, and Blue Patriotic Rice Krispie Treats
May 29, 2026
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These red, white, and blue patriotic rice krispie treats are an easy patriotic snack that both kids and adults enjoy! I love making these for my Memorial Day party and Fourth of July party because they are quick, require little effort from me, and honestly, I can always swap out the rice krispie cereal for the premade rice krispie treats if I’m on a time crunch! So, if you’re looking for a patriotic recipe, easy Memorial Day snack, easy Fourth of July snack, or a rice krispie treats recipe, this is a great one to try!
And, if you’re looking for another easy rice krispie recipe (even easier than this one) try these patriotic rice krispie pops that literally come together in under 10 minutes! Plus, check out this list of Fourth of July ideas if you’re looking for more patriotic ideas for kids.
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What You’ll Need For These Patriotic Rice Krispie Treats
How To Make Patriotic Rice Krispie Treats
Melt the butter in a large pot over low heat. Add the mini marshmallows, stirring until it is completely melted and the mixture is smooth and silky.
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 in the microwave at 30-second intervals, stirring in between.
Add the melted candies to piping bags. Pipe the chocolate on the rice krispie treats in any color order (I did red, white, then blue).
While the candy coating is still wet, sprinkle with your chosen sprinkles for a decorative touch.
Allow the treats to set completely at room temperature, or in the refrigerator for a faster setting.
Important Recipe Notes
Melt the candies in 30 second intervals, stirring in between. If you melt them longer or you don’t stir it, the chocolate will become hard and clumpy.
Decorate the rice krispies any way you want! Kids can dip the rice krispies in the melting chocolate or create designs on them.
When you’re in a pinch and don’t have to time to make your own rice krispie treats, use the store bought ones! No judgment here, friend!
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Patriotic Crinkle Cookies– These crinkle cookies taste just as good as they look. They are soft, moist, and will be devoured within minutes (that’s how good they are).
Red, White, and Blue Patriotic Cheesecakes– These red, white, and blue cheesecakes are so easy to make and look amazing on a dessert table! They have clean layers of red, white, and blue and are topped with whipped cream and patriotic sprinkles.
Patriotic Popcorn– A fun twist on regular popcorn, this patriotic popcorn is sweet, salty, and oh so delicious!
Patriotic Chocolate Dipped Pretzel Rods– This easy patriotic recipe uses pretzel rods dipped in melted chocolate to create a delicious patriotic snack for kids.
PrintRed, White, and Blue Patriotic Rice Krispie Treats
These patriotic Rice Krispie treats are a festive and easy dessert! Red, white, and blue and ready in minutes for any patriotic summer celebration.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cooling Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
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: as desired, can be any type of your choosing
Instructions
· Preparing the Base Treat: 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.
· Cutting the Treats: 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.
· Melting the Candies: Separately melt the red, white, and blue meltable candies according to the package instructions.
· Add the melted candies to piping bags. Pipe the chocolate on the rice krispie treats in any order.
· While the candy coating is still wet, sprinkle with your chosen sprinkles for a decorative touch.
· Cooling: Allow the treats to set completely at room temperature, or in the refrigerator for a faster setting.
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