American Flag Rice Krispie Treats
A fun and colorful recipe for American Flag Rice Krispie Treats, perfect for celebrations like the Fourth of July!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 paper straws (cut in half)
- 2 oz white candy melts
- 8 pre-packaged Rice Krispie treats (unwrapped)
- 5 oz red candy melts
- 5 oz blue candy melts
- Red, white, and blue sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare Your Work Area: Clear off your kitchen prep space and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Melt the Candy Melts: In separate microwave-safe bowls, melt the red, white, and blue candy melts in 30-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
- Assemble the Base: Place the unwrapped Rice Krispie Treats side by side on the lined baking sheet.
- Create the Red Stripes: Drizzle the red candy melts generously across the Rice Krispie Treats.
- Add the White: Drizzle melted white candy melts to create a two-layer striped effect.
- Blue Square of Stars: Form a square with blue candy melts in the top left corner of the flag.
- Sprinkle it Up: Sprinkle red, white, and blue sprinkles on while the melted candy is still soft.
- Add Straw Flags: Insert halves of paper straws into the top part of the Rice Krispie Treat flag.
- Let It Set: Allow the candy melts to set completely before cutting into squares or rectangles.
Notes
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week. Can be made a day in advance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
Keywords: Rice Krispie Treats, Fourth of July, American dessert, festive treats, easy recipes