Patriotic Star-Shaped Rice Krispie Treats for the 4th of July

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Celebrate Independence Day with these festive star-shaped Rice Krispie treats! Adorned with red, white, and blue sprinkles and star decorations, these treats are perfect for your 4th of July gathering. They’re easy to make, kid-friendly, and sure to add a spark to your holiday dessert table.

Quick to make, kid-friendly, and bursting with festive flair, this no-bake treat will shine at your Fourth of July celebration.

4th of July Sprinkles I love!

How to Make 4th of July Rice Krispie Treats

Prepare the Pan: Line rimmed cookie sheet with parchment paper.

Melt Marshmallows: In a large saucepan over low heat, melt the butter. Add mini marshmallows and stir.

Cereal: Add Rice Krispies cereal to the melted marshmallow mixture off heat. Stir gently until fully coated.

Press in Pan: Dump the mixture in the cookie sheet. Press into the cookie sheet until it’s even and smooth. Add the star decorations to the top and press into treats.

Cool: Let the treats cool for 30 minutes.

Cut into Stars: Use a star-shaped cookie cutter to create star-shaped Rice Krispie treats.

Star Rice Krispie Treats

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An easy, no-bake recipe for star-shaped 4th of July Rice Krispie treats decorated with red, white, and blue sprinkles and edible stars, perfect for festive Independence Day celebrations.

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes minutes

Cooling 30 minutes minutes

Total Time 45 minutes minutes

Serving Size 10 starrs

Equipment

• 1 large saucepan
• 1 rimmed baking sheet
• parchment paper
• star cookie cutter

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons butter
• 5½ cups mini marshmallows
• 6 cups rice krispie cereal
• red and blue sprinkles
• red, white, and blue stars
• red and blue decorating sugar

Instructions

• Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper. It's easier to use a large baking sheet than a 9"x13" pan when cutting out shapes.
• In a large pan, over low heat, melt your butter. Once the butter is melted, add your marshmallows.
  
• Once the marshmallows are melted, remove the pan from the heat and add the rice krispie cereal. Mix quickly until it's evenly coated.
  
• Add some red and blue sugar sprinkles and stir.
  
• Pour the mixture onto the parchment paper pan. I like to rub some butter on my hands, or nonstick spray, before pressing treats evenly into the pan.
• Sprinkle the top with red, white, and blue stars. Press the stars gently into the treats so they will stick.
  
• Let cool for 30 minutes at room temperature.
• After 30 minutes, press your star cookie cutter into the treats. If your star cutter doesn't easily cut through, run a knife around the edge of the cookie cutter to cut through all the way. Move the stars to parchment paper until ready to serve.
  

Notes

Store treats in airtight container for up to 3 days at room temperature.

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Tips for Perfect Patriotic Rice Krispie Treats

Here’s some tips that can help make these treats perfect for the 4th of July

• Grease the cookie cutter.
• Use a knife to cut around the cookie cutter if the cookie cutter isn’t cutting all the way through the treats.
• Drizzle melted white chocolate before adding sprinkles for extra sweetness and visual appeal.

Why This 4th of July Dessert Rocks

This 4th of July Rice Krispie treats recipe is a crowd-pleaser! The star shapes and vibrant red, white, and blue decorations make them a standout patriotic dessert. They’re quick, no-bake, and perfect for kids and adults at your Independence Day barbecue or picnic. With minimal prep time, you’ll have more time to enjoy fireworks and festivities.