Festive layered crispy marshmallow squares in vibrant red, white, and blue colors, perfect for summer.
# 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, optional
# How To Make:
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 colored layer.
03 - Melt 1 tablespoon butter over low heat in a large saucepan. Add 3 1/3 cups marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Add red gel food coloring, a few drops at a time, until desired shade is achieved. Fold in 2 cups Rice Krispies cereal until evenly coated. Press the mixture evenly 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 completely melted. Stir in vanilla extract. Fold in 2 cups Rice Krispies cereal until evenly coated. Gently press the mixture over the red layer.
05 - Wipe the saucepan clean and melt the remaining 1 tablespoon butter over low heat. Add remaining marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Add blue gel food coloring, a few drops at a time, until desired shade is achieved. Fold in the remaining 2 cups Rice Krispies cereal until evenly coated. Gently press the mixture over the white layer.
06 - Sprinkle red, white, and blue sprinkles over the top while the treat is still slightly warm, if desired.
07 - Allow the treats to cool and set for at least 1 hour at room temperature. Lift from the pan using the parchment paper as handles. Slice into 16 equal squares using a sharp knife and serve.
