Red White and Blue Rice Krispie Treat Bites
Red White and Blue Rice Krispie Treat Bites are the ultimate festive dessert for patriotic celebrations like the 4th of July and Memorial Day. These vibrant, bite-sized treats are not only visually appealing with their red, white, and blue colors but are also incredibly easy to make. In just 25 minutes, you can create a delicious batch that will delight guests of all ages. Made with simple ingredients like Rice Krispies, marshmallows, and butter, these crunchy snacks can be customized with different colors or sprinkles for any occasion. Perfect for parties, picnics, or as fun family activities, these treats are sure to leave a lasting impression!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 20 bites
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Kellogg's Rice Krispies Cereal
- Salted Sweet Cream Butter
- Mini Marshmallows
- Wilton Color Right Food Coloring System (Blue, Crimson, Red)
Instructions
- Melt 3 tablespoons of butter in a medium pan over low heat.
- Stir in 3 cups of mini marshmallows until fully melted and combined with the butter.
- Remove from heat and mix in blue food coloring until evenly colored.
- Stir in 3 cups of Rice Krispies until well-coated with the marshmallow mixture.
- Allow to cool slightly before rolling into bite-sized balls (about .5 oz each).
- Repeat steps for crimson and red batches.
- Let all bites cool completely before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 60
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: Use fresh mini marshmallows for better melting consistency. Experiment with different food colors to match your theme. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.