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Heidi holding star shaped Rice Krispie treats on a stick drizzled with white chocolate.

4th of July Rice Krispie Treats

The perfect no-bake dessert to celebrate Independence Day! Made with red, white, and blue cereal, gooey marshmallows, and drizzled with sweet white chocolate, these festive star-shaped treats will be a hit at your Fourth of July parties or summer barbecues.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes

Ingredients
  

  • 6 cups Red, White, & Blue Rice Krispies Cereal
  • 5 1/2 cups Mini Marshmallows
  • 3 tbsp Unsalted Butter melted
  • 6 oz White Chocolate Chips
  • Patriotic Sprinkles
  • 12 Paper Treat Sticks

Instructions
 

  • In a large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows to melted butter and stir until completely melted. Remove pan from heat.
  • Add red, white, and blue Rice Krispies cereal to the marshmallow mixture. Stir until well coated.
  • Using a buttered rubber spatula or a piece of parchment paper, evenly press mixture into a 13" x 18" half sheet baking pan coated with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Allow the mixture to cool and set for about 30 minutes.
  • Once set, use a 3" star shaped cookie cutter to cut out the Rice Krispie stars. Place a treat stick up through the bottom of each star, and place the star shapes on a wax paper lined baking sheet.
  • Melt the white chocolate in a microwave safe bowl in the microwave at 20 second intervals until all of the chocolate is melted.
  • Pour melted chocolate into a piping bag (or ziplock baggie with a small tip cut out) and drizzle chocolate over the star shaped treats.
  • Sprinkle star sprinkles on top, and allow chocolate to harden for about 30 minutes before serving.
  • Arrange the star treats on a platter or standing up in cups and serve!
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. For longer storage, freeze individually wrapped treats for up to 1 month.

Notes

  • Use fresh marshmallows. Older marshmallows can be dry and won’t melt as smoothly.
  • Melt the butter and marshmallows over low heat to avoid burning or hardening the mixture.
  • Lightly butter your spatula, cookie cutter, and even your hands to prevent sticking when pressing and cutting the treats.
  • Let the treats set fully before cutting. This helps the stars keep their shape when you push in the sticks.
  • If you’re in a hurry, pop the tray in the fridge for about 15–20 minutes to speed up the setting process.

Nutrition

Serving: 1treatCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 2gFat: 117gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 123mgSugar: 21g
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