A quick and easy treat for the 4th of July! Create these yummy 4th of July Star Recipe Krispie Treats with the kids.
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4th of July Star Rice Krispie Recipe
Add this fun patriotic dessert to your list of 4th of July Dessert Recipes to celebrate this next Independence day with your family. A perfect dessert idea to get the kid involved in the kitchen with.
Here’s how to make:
Gather your ingredients to create which are just a few for this recipes. You’ll need to get marshmallows, rice kripie treats, butter, almond bark and a variety of red and blue sprinkles.
* If you are using a Melting Pot to melt your almond bark, start melting it now so it’s ready to use when it’s time to decorate with the kids.
This is a perfect time to work on measurement with your child. Have them measure out the correct amount of ingredients.
Start first by melting the butter in the microwave.
Be sure to discuss with your child safety in handling hot containers from the microwave during this step.
Then add your marshmallows to the melted butter and stir to coat. Then microwave in 45 second increments until melted, stirring every 45 seconds.
Once they are melted together, now it’s time to add the last 1 cups of marshmallows for that extra deliciousness! They will not melt completely.
The next step is then to slowly fold toasted rice cereal into the marshmallow mixture.
During this time you can also stir your red, white and blue colored sprinkles into your mixture to combine for some patriotic fun.
Now comes the fun part! After combining, have your child press the rice krispies on a surface that has been lined with parchment paper (or on a baking sheet) about the same thickness as your cookie cutters.
This works with other shapes and holidays too!
The next step is to cut stars into your patriotic treats using cookie cutters and then place on a cooling rack or parchment paper.
The pops of red, white and blue make this a fun dessert idea for the 4th of July, but we’re doing to add a bit more to make it extra special. You ready?
To add this extra fun with red, white and blue we need to use melted almond bark to make the edible decorations stick.
To get started, melt the almond bark according to the directions on the package or use a melting pot.
Once melted completely, drizzle almond bark over star treats that are on the cooling racks or wax paper.
Then let your child have fun by sprinkling with the red and blue sprinkles to finish.
Cool completely and enjoy! While you’re waiting for your 4th of July treats to cool you can do this adorable free Declaration of Independence Worksheet with your child.
These bite size Fourth of July treats are so much fun to make and eat with your family!
When using small star cookie cutter, this recipe yields about 32 Krispie Treats, however it may depend on the thickness and size of your cookie cutter.
You can always double or half this recipe depending on how many you need. This are super fun and easy to bring to a get together for larger groups too.
An easy no-bake patriotic holiday recipe for July 4th!
4th of July Rice Krispie Treats Recipe
Star Krispie Treats
Ingredients:
3 Tablespoons Butter
4 Cups Mini Marshmallows + 1 Cup Extra
6 Cups Toasted Rice Cereal
16 Ounces of Almond Bark
Star Cookie Cutters
Holiday Sprinkles
Directions:
In a large bowl, microwave butter on high for 30 seconds or until melted.
Add 4 Cups marshmallows to the butter and coat marshmallows with butter.
Microwave in 45 second increments until melted, stir every 45 seconds.
Once melted, add the additional Cup of marshmallows and stir. (do not microwave again).
Slowly fold toasted rice cereal into the marshmallow mixture.
Stir holiday sprinkles into your mixture to combine.
After combining, press rice krispies on a surface that has been lined with parchment paper (or on a baking sheet) about the same thickness as your cookie cutters.
Cut stars into your treats using cookie cutters and place on a cooling rack or parchment paper.
Melt the almond bark according to the directions on the package or use a melting pot.
Once melted completely, drizzle almond bark over star treats.
Sprinkle with holiday sprinkles to finish.
Cool completely and enjoy!
*Yields – 32 stars with small and medium cookie cutters*
4th of July Star Rice Krispie Treat
A quick and easy patriotic treat with star-shaped Rice Krispie Treats!
Ingredients
- 3 Tablespoons Butter
- 4 Cups Mini Marshmallows + 1 Cup Extra
- 6 Cups Toasted Rice Cereal
- 16 Ounces of Almond Bark
- Star Cookie Cutters
- Holiday Sprinkles
Instructions
- In a large bowl, microwave butter on high for 30 seconds or until melted.
- Add 4 Cups marshmallows to the butter and coat marshmallows with butter.
- Microwave in 45-second increments until melted, stir every 45 seconds.
- Once melted, add the additional Cup of marshmallows and stir. (do not microwave again).
- Slowly fold toasted rice cereal into the marshmallow mixture.
- Stir holiday sprinkles into your mixture to combine.
- After combining, press rice krispies on a surface that has been lined with parchment paper (or on a baking sheet) about the same thickness as your cookie cutters.
- Cut stars into your treats using cookie cutters and place on a cooling rack or parchment paper.
- Melt the almond bark according to the directions on the package or use a melting pot.
- Once melted completely, drizzle almond bark over star treats. Sprinkle with holiday sprinkles to finish.
- Cool completely and enjoy!
Red, White and Blue Rice Krispie Treats
Easy 4th Of July Rice Krispie Treats! If you are giving as treats to your friends and family, you can always add some red, white and blue M&Ms to a clear bag and then add in your Star Krispie Treats. Then you can tie with a colorful patriotic ribbon to share with others.
Here are a few more 4th of July Treats for Kids!
4th of July Desserts
Have fun this 4th of July with your family as you create this yummy patriotic treat!
