Patriotic Krispy Treats with Sprinkles
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Looking for an easy, festive dessert that’s perfect for the Fourth of July, Memorial Day, or any red-white-and-blue celebration? These Patriotic Krispy Treats are simple to make, fun to decorate, and always a hit with both kids and adults!
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These festive Krispy Treats are fun to make, fun to eat, and guaranteed to be the star of your celebration.
These treats are chewy, sweet, and full of nostalgic flavor— but it’s the colorful candy drizzle that makes them pop! They’re perfect for patriotic holidays, birthday parties, bake sales, or anytime you want a dessert that looks festive but is easy to make.
Since they’re made in one pot and don’t require an oven, they’re also a great recipe to make with kids. You can prep the base ahead of time and let everyone help with decorating for a fun hands-on activity!
Ingredient Notes for Krispy Treats
- Unsalted Butter | Adds richness and keeps the marshmallow mixture smooth.
- Mini Marshmallows | Melt into the base of the treat. Use fresh ones for the best texture!
- Rice Krispies Cereal | Classic puffed rice gives these treats the perfect crunch.
- Red, White, and Blue Candy Melts | For colorful drizzles or dipping! Candy melts are perfect because they melt smoothly and set firm.
- Assorted sprinkles | Star-shaped or patriotic colors add the perfect finishing touch.
Variations and Substitutions
- Use different colors. Switch the color scheme for other holidays (orange and black for Halloween, green and red for Christmas).
- Dip instead of drizzle. Dip one side of each bar in melted candy instead of piping for a different look.
- Make them mini. Cut smaller pieces and stick them on lollipop sticks for Krispy Treat pops.
- Add mix-ins. Stir in mini M&Ms, white chocolate chips, or crushed pretzels for extra texture.
How to Make Rice Krispies Treats Recipe
This patriotic Krispy Treats recipe is so easy to make, you don’t even need an oven—just a pot, a spoon, and a little red, white, and blue flair!
MELT THE MARSHMALLOWS. Melt the butter in a large pot over low heat. Add the mini marshmallows, stirring until completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
ADD CEREAL. Remove the pot from the heat and immediately stir in the Rice Krispies cereal until well coated.
TRANSFER TO BAKING PAN. Press the mixture firmly into a 9×13-inch baking pan lined with parchment paper. Flatten the mixture evenly across the pan.
CHILL. Once cooled to room temperature, refrigerate for at least one hour.
CUT INTO SQUARES. 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.
PREP THE CANDY MELTS. Melt the red, white, and blue candies in separate bowls following the package instructions. Transfer the melted candy into piping bags fitted with a small tip (or use a ziplock bag with the corner snipped off).
DECORATE. Drizzle each Krispy Treat with the red, white, and blue melted candy and place on a sheet of parchment paper. While the candy coating is still wet, decorate with sprinkles.
SET & ENJOY. Allow the treats to set completely at room temperature, or in the refrigerator for a faster setting.
More Recipe Success Tips
Storage Tips
Store any leftover patriotic Krispy Treats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. If it’s warm or humid, refrigerate to keep the candy coating firm. I don’t recommend freezing them, as the texture won’t be the same once they are thawed.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Just measure by weight—10 ounces of regular marshmallows will work the same as minis.
It’s better to use candy melts or oil-based coloring, as regular food dye can cause melted chocolate or white chips to seize.
Melt each color in the microwave in 20–30 second bursts, stirring in between, or follow the package instructions for stovetop melting.
Looking for More Easy Dessert Recipes?
This easy white chocolate mousse or my chocolate glazed donut recipe are always a hit. I also have an easy white chocolate covered strawberries recipe you can try!
What to Serve With Krispy Treats
These red, white, and blue Krispy Treats are the perfect dessert for a festive summer menu.
For a spread perfect for the Fourth of July, Memorial Day, or any all-American celebration, pair them with New York hot dogs fresh off the grill, a refreshing watermelon salad with feta and arugula that’s both salty and sweet, and a warm fresh strawberry cobbler for a second sweet treat, because you can never have too many!
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Independence Rice Krispie Treats
Ingredients
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 5 ½ cups mini marshmallows
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- ½ cup red candy melts
- ½ cup white candy melts
- ½ cup blue candy melts
- assorted sprinkles
Instructions
- 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 stir in the Rice Krispies cereal until well coated.
- Press the mixture firmly into a 9×13 inch baking pan lined with parchment paper. Flatten the mixture evenly across the pan.
- Once cooled to room temperature, 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.
- Melt the red, white, and blue candies in separate bowls following the package instructions. Transfer the melted candy into piping bags fitted with a small tip (or use a ziplock bag with the corner snipped off).
- Drizzle each Krispy Treat with the red, white, and blue melted candy and place on a sheet of parchment paper. While the candy coating is still wet, decorate with sprinkles.
- Allow the treats to set completely at room temperature, or in the refrigerator for a faster setting.
Notes
- Dip instead of drizzle. Dip one side of each bar in melted candy instead of piping for a different look.
- Store any leftover patriotic Krispy Treats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
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