These Red, White, and Blue Rice Krispies are the easiest dessert you can make to celebrate the Fourth of July, Memorial Day, or just for fun! This recipe takes the classic treat and adds a red, white, and blue twist!
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Why I Love These Star Rice Krispie Treats
If you need a quick and easy dessert for your next patriotic celebration, I have the perfect recipe for you. You can make these Rice Krispie Treat Stars in under 45 minutes and have a delicious treat that everyone will love.
This recipe is perfect for BBQs, potlucks, and outdoor parties. If you want more red, white, and blue treats check out my Blueberry Puff Pastry Stars and my Air Fryer Star Donuts!
And, if you love Rice Krispie Treats as much as I do, check out my other recipes including Shamrock Rice Krispie Treats, Frankenstein Rice Krispie Treats, Reindeer Rice Krispie Treats, Santa Hat Rice Krispie Treats, and Conversation Heart Rice Krispie Treats! I've got you covered for almost any holiday!
How to Make Star-Shaped Rice Krispies
Prepare a 9x13 pan with non-stick spray. Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the marshmallows and stir until fully melted in the butter. Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the rice cereal and 2 tablespoon sprinkles.
Pour into the prepared dish and press into the pan as much as you can. Cover the top with more sprinkles and press on the top again so the sprinkles stick. Place the pan in the fridge for 20 minutes to cool.
Remove the pan from the fridge and carefully remove the treats from the pan using your hands or a spatula onto a cutting board or counter. Use the cookie cutter to cut out the stars.
Expert Tips for This Recipe
- Use non-stick or butter to coat the pan so the treats don't stick.
- You can also spray your hands with non-stick spray or coat them with butter before pressing the treats into the pan so that they are nice and compact. This will also make cutting out the shapes much easier.
- Of course, the scrapes are edible so don't throw them away! You should definitely take a few bites while cutting out the stars...you know, to make sure they taste good!
- These treats will last in an air-tight container for 3-4 days.
What Size Cookie Cutter to Use
Really, you can use any cookie cutter you like or have. I used a 4" inch cookie cutter for these patriotic treats.
What Sprinkle to Use for This Recipe
The great thing about these treats is that you can use any sprinkle you want to decorate them. I used classic Jimmie-style sprinkles in red, white, and blue to stay on theme.
Recipe FAQs
Yes, you can make gluten-free Rice Krispie treats by using a gluten-free crispy rice cereal and ensuring that your marshmallows are also gluten-free.
Applying a light layer of cooking spray or butter on your hands will help prevent the sticky mixture from sticking to your hands while pressing it into the pan.
Yes, you can use regular-sized marshmallows. However, mini marshmallows melt more evenly and quickly, making them a preferred choice for this recipe.
Yes! While puffed rice cereal is the classic choice, you can use other crispy cereals like cornflakes or square graham cereal to create different flavors and textures.
Butter is a key ingredient in traditional Rice Krispie treats for both flavor and texture. However, if you're looking for a dairy-free option, you can try using vegan butter or coconut oil.
To make the treats softer, use less cereal than the recipe calls for. For chewier treats, use more marshmallows.
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Red White and Blue Rice Krispies
Equipment
- star-shaped cookie cutter
Ingredients
Rice Cereal Treats
- 5 tablespoon butter
- 6 cups rice cereal
- 6 cups mini marshmallows
- red, white, and blue sprinkles
Instructions
- Prepare a 9x13 pan with non-stick spray.
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the marshmallows and stir until fully melted in the butter. Remove the pot from the heat and stir in the rice cereal and 2 tablespoon sprinkles.
- Pour into the prepared dish and press into the pan as much as you can. Cover the top with some more sprinkles and press on the top one more time so the sprinkles stick. Place the pan in the fridge for 20 minutes to cool.
- Remove the pan from the fridge and carefully remove the treats from the pan using your hands or a spatula onto a cutting board or counter.
- Use the cookie cutter to cut out as many stars as you can (the scrapes are edible so keep those for later or a quick treat!). Enjoy!
Notes
- Use non-stick or butter to coat the pan so the treats don't stick.
- You can also spray your hands with non-stick spray or coat them with butter before pressing the treats into the pan so that they are nice and compact. This will also make cutting out the shapes much easier.
- Of course, the scrapes are edible so don't throw them away! You should definitely take a few bites while cutting out the stars...you know, to make sure they taste good
- These treats can be stored in an air-tight container for 3-4 days.
Nutrition
Any nutrition calculations are only estimates using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.
Swathi says
This Rice Crispy treat looks delicious love it.
Freya says
These look so much fun and are easy for kids to make too!
Emily says
They are perfect for kids! I will confess, the adults in my house like them just as much 😂.
Cindy Mom the Lunch Lady says
Is there anything better than fresh and chewy rice krispie treats? They always sell out in my cafeteria. I love the patriotic twist!
Emily says
I checked...there is nothing better! LOL
Colette Zaharko says
Yes, please! My kids love rice crispy treats. I was looking for fun desserts making activity that my kids and I can do for this Independence day, and I am so happy that I found your recipe. My children will be so happy! Thank you so much for this great idea!
Emily says
You are so welcome, Colette. Have fun making these with your kids!
Hannah says
My kids would love these! Definitely going to try this one out.
Emily says
The kids will have fun helping too!
Andra says
As soon as I'm getting a star-shaped cookie-cutter, I'm definitely making these. They're so cute! 😀
Emily says
I find that I use mine all the time so it's definitely worth the purchase 😀.
Jeannie says
colorful treats! I love rice Krispie treats!
Emily says
You can never go wrong with a rice krispie treat! I don't think I've ever met someone who didn't enjoy them.
Gabriela Herrera says
This is so perfect for next month. Rice crispies are a family fave in my home.
Emily says
Me too!! I pretty much have to have the ingredients on hand at all times, LOL.
Sue says
Rice Krispie treats are welcome at any gathering, and this patriotic twist makes them perfect for the Fourth!!!
Emily says
I 100% agree!!
Nora says
Such wonderful, colorful delights! And you can make them so quickly! Thank you for the delightful recipe!
Emily says
Thanks, Nora! Sometimes you just need something quick and easy.
Giangi Townsend says
4th of July ready!! Rice Krispie are my weakness and you gave me a good opportunity to enjoy them guilt-free. Love it. Cannot wait to make them for my friends.
Emily says
I love rice krispie treats too...maybe a little too much 🤷🏼♀️.
Gregory Halpen says
These are delightful and so fun! I love the star shape and sprinkles. Perfect for a 4th of July cook-out!
Emily says
Thanks, Greg!!
Christina's Bread Bakes says
So cute! I will be making these for our Independence Day party - so glad we can start gathering again!
Emily says
I'm so glad too...slowly but surely getting back to normal 😄.