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Red, White and Blue Crispy Rice Treats

Red, White and Blue Crispy Rice Treats
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Get ready to celebrate with these delightful Red, White and Blue Crispy Rice Treats! Perfect for summer gatherings, especially around the Fourth of July, these treats combine nostalgia with a vibrant twist. Featuring layers of colorful crispy rice cereal, gooey marshmallows, and fun sprinkles, they’re not only eye-catching but also incredibly tasty. Easy to prepare and customizable for any occasion, these treats are sure to be a hit at your next party. Whether you serve them as individual snacks or on a dessert platter, they will add a festive flair that everyone will love.

Ingredients

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  • Nonstick cooking spray
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 10-ounce bag mini marshmallows
  • 5 1/4 cups crispy rice cereal (like Rice Krispies)
  • 1/2 teaspoon blue gel food coloring
  • 1/2 teaspoon red gel food coloring
  • 1/4 cup mixed red, white, and blue sprinkles

Instructions

  1. Line a 9-by-9-inch baking dish with aluminum foil and spray with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. In three medium microwave-safe bowls, divide the butter and marshmallows. Melt each bowl in the microwave one at a time (about 60 seconds each).
  3. For the blue layer: Mix melted butter and marshmallows with blue gel food coloring and add 1 3/4 cups crispy rice cereal. Press into the bottom of the dish.
  4. For the white layer: Repeat melting process without food coloring, then mix in another 1 3/4 cups cereal and press on top of the blue layer.
  5. For the red layer: Repeat process using red gel food coloring; press on top of the white layer.
  6. While warm, sprinkle mixed sprinkles on top and press gently. Allow to cool for about 30 minutes before cutting into squares.

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