Chewy, vibrant red, white, and blue layered squares for festive summer gatherings.
# What You'll Need:
→ Main
01 - 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
02 - 1 bag (10 oz) 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
# Directions:
01 - Line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
02 - Divide marshmallows and butter into three equal portions: approximately 3 1/3 cups marshmallows and 1 tablespoon butter for each color layer.
03 - Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Add 3 1/3 cups marshmallows and stir until fully melted. Stir in several drops of red gel food coloring until desired shade is achieved. Add 2 cups Rice Krispies and mix until evenly coated. Press firmly and 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 melted. Stir in vanilla extract. Add 2 cups Rice Krispies and mix until fully coated. Gently press over the red layer.
05 - Wipe the saucepan clean and melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter over low heat. Add remaining marshmallows and stir until melted. Stir in several drops of blue gel food coloring. Add remaining 2 cups Rice Krispies and mix until coated. Gently press over the white layer.
06 - If desired, sprinkle the top with red, white, and blue sprinkles while the mixture is still slightly warm.
07 - Allow treats to cool and set for at least 1 hour. Lift from the pan using the parchment paper, slice into 16 squares, and serve.
