Patriotic Rice Krispie Bars Recipe

Get ready for your summertime gathering with these Patriotic Rice Krispie Bars. So simple the kids can get involved and help out.

I love having my kids help in the kitchen as I feel it grows their confidence and expands their minds. These patriotic rice krispie treats are loved by so many and an easy snack option as well.

Patriotic Rice Krispie Bars Recipe

What you need

20 large marshmallows
2 tablespoons butter
3 cups rice cereal
1 tsp vanilla extract
1.5 cups blue candy melts
1 teaspoon coconut oil
Lollipop sticks
Red and white sprinkles
Yields: 10 to 12 Patriotic Cereal Treats

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How to make Patriotic Rice Krispie Bars

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Microwave marshmallows and butter in 30-second intervals until completely melted. Add in the cereal and vanilla extract and fold. Once combined, pour into a buttered-coated pan and flatten evenly with a spatula. Allow bars to set for at least 1 hour.

Cut bars into rectangles, about 3 inches white. Insert the lollipop stick in each treat.

In a microwave-safe bowl, microwave your candy melts for about 30 seconds. Stir in coconut oil and microwave for another 30 seconds. Dip 1 inch of each cereal treat into melted candy and lay flat on the lined baking sheet. Top off with red and white sprinkles. Let set in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes.

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Enjoy!

Patriotic Rice Krispie Treats

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 5 minutes

Total Time: 10 minutes

Servings: 12 Treats

Calories: 137 kcal

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What You Need

• 20 Marshmallows Large
• 2 tablespoons Butter
• 3 cups Rice Cereal
• 1 tsp Vanilla
• 1.5 cups Candy Melts blue
• 1 teaspoon Coconut Oil
• Lollipop sticks
• Sprinkles Red, white

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Directions

1. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. 

2. Microwave marshmallows and butter in 30-second intervals until completely melted. 

3. Add in the cereal and vanilla extract and fold. Once combined, pour into a buttered-coated pan and flatten evenly with a spatula. Allow bars to set for at least 1 hour.

4. Cut bars into rectangles, about 3 inches white. Insert the lollipop stick in each treat.

5. In a microwave-safe bowl, microwave your candy melts for about 30 seconds. Stir in coconut oil and microwave for another 30 seconds. 

6. Dip 1 inch of each cereal treat into melted candy and lay flat on the lined baking sheet. Top off with red and white sprinkles. Let set in the refrigerator for at least 15 minutes.

Nutrition Facts

Patriotic Rice Krispie Treats

Amount Per Serving

Calories 137 Calories from Fat 45

% Daily Value*

Fat 5g8%

Saturated Fat 4g25%

Cholesterol 5mg2%

Sodium 38mg2%

Potassium 5mg0%

Carbohydrates 21g7%

Sugar 14g16%

Vitamin A 60IU1%

Iron 0.2mg1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.