4th of July Rice Krispie Treats

In time for Memorial Day or the 4th, I’m sharing a new treat for your celebrations and gatherings! This patriotic-inspired 4th of July Rice Krispie Treats recipe brings out the kid in all of us with the trio of bright and fruity flavors. The bold colors are made with Jell-O flavors for a hit of color and taste! Enjoy these festive red, white, and blue Krispie treats at your next summer party. I’ve got the detailed Fourth of July Rice Krispie Treats recipe at the end of the post (click the Jump to Recipe button above to go straight to it), but you can also keep reading for tips and step-by-step photos for how to make these 4th of July Rice Krispie Treats on a stick.

More patriotic food ideas like these Fourth of July Rice Krispie Treats

Looking for more inspiration like these red, white, and blue Rice Krispie treats? Here are some other patriotic treats from Fab Everyday:

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• 4th of July Charcuterie Board
• Red, White, and Blue Taco Bites
• 100+ Easy Red, White, and Blue Desserts for the 4th of July
• 4th of July Brownie Bites
• Red Velvet 4th of July Cookies
• 4th of July Cookie Cake
• Star-Spangled Patriotic Cupcakes for 4th of July

What you need to make these red, white, and blue Krispie treats

Here are the supplies and ingredients you’ll need to make this 4th of July Rice Krispie Treats recipe:

• Deep 9×13-inch baking dish (affiliate link)
• Parchment paper
• Nonstick cooking spray
• Large heatproof mixing bowl, small heatproof bowl
• Wooden skewers (affiliate link)
• 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, divided
• 3 (10-ounce) bags mini marshmallows, divided
• 3 tablespoons blue raspberry Jell-O powder (Note: You will not be making traditional Jell-O with this recipe. You are only using the dry powder, so the Jell-O will not be prepared ahead of time)
• 3 tablespoons strawberry (or cherry) Jell-O powder (see note above)
• Blue gel food coloring
• Red gel food coloring
• 18 cups Rice Krispies cereal, divided
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 ounces white chocolate chips (or white Candy Melts)
• Red, white, and blue sprinkles

Can this 4th of July Rice Krispie Treats recipe be made ahead of time?

This Fourth of July Rice Krispie Treats recipe can be made in advance! You can prepare the steps through the refrigeration part a day or two ahead of your celebration, then cut them into squares the day of serving.

After making them, these Jell-O flavored Rice Krispie treats can be stored at room temperature in an airtight container for up to one week. They can also be stored in the refrigerator. If you have them in the refrigerator, you will need to let them come to room temperature before eating.

How to make 4th of July Rice Krispie Treats on a stick

To make these red white blue Rice Krispies, start by greasing and lining a deep 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper, making sure the paper is long enough to extend over the sides (which will act as pull handles later). Set the prepared dish aside.

In a large heatproof mixing bowl, microwave 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) of the butter until melted.

Add a 10-ounce bag of mini marshmallows to the butter and microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval until the mixture is melted and smooth.

To make the blue layer: Stir in the blue Jell-O powder and a few drops of blue food coloring until the desired shade is reached.

Add 6 cups of the Rice Krispies and stir until they are coated in the marshmallow mixture.

Transfer the blue Rice Krispies mixture into the base of the baking dish, flattening and evening out the layer with the bottom of a measuring cup. You will want to apply a bit of pressure to each layer so that they are compressed. This allows the wooden stick to sit firmly in the square without falling over. Tip: To get nice, even layers, you can also try using the bottom of a loaf pan (the wide surface area makes it easy to get a nice flat layer) to press this and all subsequent layers down evenly.

To make the white layer: Repeat the steps with the butter and marshmallows, and then add the vanilla extract and salt, stirring until combined.

Add 6 more cups of Rice Krispies and stir until they are coated in the marshmallow mixture.

Transfer the Rice Krispies mixture to the baking dish, smoothing and leveling the layer.

To make the red layer: Repeat the steps with the butter and marshmallows again, adding the red Jell-O powder and a few drops of the red food coloring to reach the desired shade. Stir until smooth.

Add the remaining Rice Krispies and stir until coated in the marshmallow mixture.

Transfer the red Rice Krispies mixture to the baking dish for the final layer. Flatten and even out the layer. Place the baking dish in the refrigerator and chill for one hour; this will make the Rice Krispies treats easier to cut.

Remove the Rice Krispies slab from the baking dish using the parchment paper pull handles and place it on a cutting board. Cut into 24 evenly shaped squares (about 1 1/2 to 2 inches). Skewer each square with a wooden stick and place them on parchment paper.

Melt the chocolate chips (or Candy Melts) in the microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each interval, until smooth.

Drizzle the tops of the 4th of July Rice Krispies treats with the white chocolate. While the chocolate is still wet, sprinkle the red, white, and blue sprinkles over the top.

Let the white chocolate set before serving.

Kids and adults all love these Fourth of July Rice Krispie Treats!

Here is the detailed 4th of July Rice Krispie Treats recipe! I can’t wait to hear what you think of these Jell-O flavored Rice Krispie treats, so let us know in the comments and tag us @fabeveryday on social media when you make them!