Chewy, colorful layered red, white, and blue squares ideal for festive fourth celebrations.
# What You Need:
→ Main
01 - 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
02 - 10 ounces mini marshmallows
03 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
04 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Coloring
05 - Red gel food coloring
06 - Blue gel food coloring
→ Decoration
07 - Red, white, and blue sprinkles
# Directions:
01 - Line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease the surface.
02 - Divide marshmallows and butter into three equal portions, approximately 3 1/3 cups marshmallows and 1 tablespoon butter for each color layer.
03 - Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Add 3 1/3 cups marshmallows and stir until fully melted. Add red gel food coloring drops until desired shade is achieved. Stir in 2 cups Rice Krispies until evenly coated. Press mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
04 - Wipe the saucepan clean and melt 1 tablespoon butter over low heat. Add 3 1/3 cups marshmallows and stir until melted. Stir in vanilla extract. Add 2 cups Rice Krispies and mix until coated. Gently press over the red layer.
05 - Wipe the saucepan clean and melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter over low heat. Add remaining marshmallows and stir until melted. Add blue gel food coloring drops to reach desired shade. Stir in remaining 2 cups Rice Krispies until coated. Gently press over the white layer.
06 - Sprinkle red, white, and blue sprinkles over the top while the mixture is still slightly warm, if desired.
07 - Allow treats to cool and set for at least 1 hour at room temperature. Lift from pan using parchment paper, cut into 16 squares, and serve.
