Description
Patriotic, chewy treats made with puffed rice cereal, marshmallows, and butter, drizzled with red, white, and blue candy melts. These no-bake squares are a festive, nostalgic crowd-pleaser for holidays and celebrations. Easy to make and customize with sprinkles.
Ingredients
6 cups puffed rice cereal (like Rice Chex or Rice Krispies)
1 1/4 cups mini marshmallows
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 cup red almond bark (candy melts), melted
1/2 cup white almond bark, melted
1/2 cup blue almond bark, melted
1/4 cup festive sprinkles (optional)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine marshmallows and butter.
Melt in the microwave for 1-2 minutes until smooth, stirring halfway.
Stir in cereal until evenly coated.
Press mixture into the prepared pan in an even layer.
Let set for 10-15 minutes, then cut into 24 squares.
Melt red, white, and blue candy melts separately in microwave-safe bowls.
Drizzle candied melts over treats or dip each treat into the colored candy.
Sprinkle with festive sprinkles if desired.
Notes
Use alcohol-free almond bark for the candy melts.
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
For vegan version, use vegan marshmallows and margarine.
Customize colors for other holidays (e.g., red and green for Christmas).
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 treat
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 2g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 5mg