Star Spangled Krispies
Celebrate your patriotic spirit with these vibrant and festive Star Spangled Krispies! This no-bake dessert layers red, white, and blue rice cereal for a show-stopping treat that’s as easy to make as it is impressive to serve. With gooey marshmallow goodness binding each layer and star-shaped sprinkles adorning the top, these colorful bars are perfect for Fourth of July celebrations, Memorial Day picnics, or any Americana-inspired gathering. Ready in under 30 minutes, this playful recipe combines minimal effort with maximum wow-factor, offering a sweet treat that’s ideal for both kids and adults. Whether you’re hosting a backyard BBQ or bringing a dessert to share, these patriotic rice cereal treats are guaranteed to be a hit!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 10 cups mini marshmallows
- 3 cups red rice cereal
- 3 cups white rice cereal
- 3 cups blue rice cereal
- 0.5 cups star-shaped sprinkles
- 1 as needed non-stick cooking spray
Instructions
Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and set it aside.
Melt the butter in a large pot over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally to avoid browning.
Add the mini marshmallows to the pot, stirring constantly until completely melted and smooth.
Divide the melted marshmallow mixture evenly into three separate bowls.
Quickly mix the red rice cereal into one bowl, the white rice cereal into the second bowl, and the blue rice cereal into the third bowl. Stir each until the cereal is fully coated with marshmallows.
Working quickly, press the blue cereal mixture evenly into the bottom third of the prepared dish using a greased spatula or wax paper.
Next, layer the white cereal mixture on top of the blue layer, pressing it down firmly but gently to avoid mixing the colors.
Finish by layering the red cereal mixture on top of the white layer, pressing it down to create an even surface.
Sprinkle the star-shaped sprinkles over the top layer, pressing them lightly into the surface so they stick.
Allow the layers to cool completely at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
Once set, cut into 12 squares or rectangles and serve your Star Spangled Krispies to your guests!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
10444 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 105.0 g | 135% | |
| Saturated Fat | 42.7 g | 214% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 186 mg | 62% | |
| Sodium | 4063 mg | 177% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 2227.9 g | 810% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 55.2 g | 197% | |
| Total Sugars | 705.1 g | ||
| Protein | 135.0 g | 270% | |
| Vitamin D | 24.0 mcg | 120% | |
| Calcium | 465 mg | 36% | |
| Iron | 152.4 mg | 847% | |
| Potassium | 1698 mg | 36% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
