4th of July Rice Krispie Treats

one rice Krispie treat with red, white and blue cornflowers

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4th of July Rice Krispie Treats

These 4th of July Rice Krispie Treats are made with brown butter, vanilla and red, white and blue cornflowers. We don't use any artifitial dye! They stay fresh for several days so you can enjoy them all week long.

Prep Time15

Cook Time0

Total Time1 15

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: treats

Author: Eden

Cost: $20

Ingredients

8 ounces unsalted butter
12 ounces Rice Krispies 1 box
20 ounces mini marshmallows large are fine too
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 cup cornflower petals

Instructions

Spray a 9x13 baking sheet with cooking spray or butter it well.
Melt the butter in a large pot over low heat. For a rich, nutty flavor, keep going until it turns golden brown.
Add the marshmallows and stir until smooth.
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, then add the Rice Krispies. Fold everything together until coated. Add cornflower petals and give it one last gentle stir.
Transfer to a greased 9x13 pan and press down using parchment paper for a smooth top (no sticky fingers!).
Use a piece of parchment paper or wax paper and slightly press down so they're flat on top. The paper acts as a barrier and makes it easy to create an even layer without sticky hands.
Allow them to cool for at least 30 minutes to 1 hour before cutting and serving.

Notes

Tips for Making 4th of July Rice Krispie Treats

- 4th of July Rice Krispie Treats are easy to make, and you don't have to refrigerate them. Plus, they stay fresh for several days so you can enjoy them all week long!

- To keep your Rice Krispie treats fresh, simply store them in an airtight container at room temperature.

- You can add food coloring to Rice Krispie Treats. In fact, this is a great way to make them festive for holidays like the 4th of July! Simply add a few drops of food coloring to the melted marshmallow mixture and stir until it's evenly distributed.

Drizzle white chocolate over the top for an even sweeter treat.

- There are lots of ways you can customize 4th of July Rice Krispie Treats. You could add sprinkles, chocolate chips, really anything you can think of!

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