Chewy, colorful layers of red, white, and blue Rice Krispies with mini marshmallows and butter.
# What You'll Need:
→ Main
01 - 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
02 - 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
# How to Make It:
01 - Line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease the surface.
02 - Divide the marshmallows and butter into three equal portions, approximately 3.33 cups marshmallows and 1 tablespoon butter for each color layer.
03 - Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Add 3.33 cups marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Stir in red gel food coloring to desired shade. Add 2 cups Rice Krispies and mix until evenly coated. Press firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
04 - Wipe the saucepan clean and melt 1 tablespoon butter over low heat. Add 3.33 cups marshmallows and stir until melted. Stir in vanilla extract. Add 2 cups Rice Krispies and mix until 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 blue gel food coloring to desired shade. Add remaining 2 cups Rice Krispies and mix until coated. Gently press over the white layer.
06 - If desired, sprinkle red, white, and blue sprinkles over the top while the mixture is still slightly warm. Allow to cool and set for at least 1 hour at room temperature.
07 - Lift the entire treat from the pan using the parchment paper as a handle. Cut into 16 equal squares with a sharp knife and serve.
