Rice Krispie treats get a patriotic makeover with vibrant red, white, and blue candy drizzles and festive sprinkles that make them absolutely irresistible. Start with the classic gooey marshmallow base everyone loves, then comes the fun part—drizzling bold candy colors across each square for that show-stopping patriotic look.

They’re ridiculously easy to make, require minimal ingredients, and deliver maximum wow factor every single time. The crispy-chewy texture, paired with a smooth candy coating, creates the perfect sweet-salty combo that disappears fast at any gathering.

Whether you’re hosting a backyard BBQ, bringing treats to a potluck, or just want something delicious and festive to share, these patriotic treats check all the boxes. They’re absolutely perfect for 4th of July celebrations, Memorial Day parties, and any red-white-and-blue occasion that calls for something fun and delicious.

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Stack of Patriotic Rice Krispie Treats topped with red, white, and blue candy drizzle and festive sprinkles on white cake stand with star decorations.

Tools / Equipment You Will Need

Large pot
9×13 inch baking pan
Parchment paper (or cooking spray for greasing)
Wooden spoon or spatula
3 Microwave-safe bowls
Cutting board
Sharp knife
Baking sheet
Piping bags

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Red White & Blue Rice Krispies

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These Patriotic Rice Krispie Treats transform the classic gooey marshmallow squares with vibrant red, white, and blue candy drizzles and festive sprinkles—perfect for 4th of July or Memorial Day celebrations! They’re ridiculously easy to make with minimal ingredients and deliver maximum wow factor every time.

Total Time: 1 hour and 20 minutes
Yield: 9 1x

Ingredients

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5 cups rice Krispies cereal

1/4 cup butter

4 cups mini marshmallows (about 10 oz)

1/2 cup red meltable candies

1/2 cup white meltable candies

1/2 cup blue meltable candies

Red white and blue sprinkles

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Instructions

Preparing the Base Treat

Melt the butter in a large pot over low heat. Add the mini marshmallows, stirring until completely melted and the mixture is smooth.
Remove the pot from heat and immediately mix in the Rice Krispies cereal until well coated.
Press the mixture firmly into a 9×13 inch baking pan lined with parchment paper or lightly greased. Flatten it evenly across the pan.
Let the Rice Krispie treat cool and set in the refrigerator for at least one hour.

Cutting the Treats

Once set, lift the whole treat out of the pan using the edges of the parchment paper. Place it on a cutting board and cut into squares or rectangles to your preferred size.

Melting the Candies

Separately melt the red, white, and blue meltable candies according to the package instructions.

Decorating the Treats

Transfer each melted candy color into a piping bag.
Drizzle the red, white, and blue candy over each Rice Krispie treat in a zigzag pattern, layering the colors as desired.
While the candy coating is still wet, add sprinkles for a festive touch.

Cooling

Allow the treats to set completely at room temperature, or in the refrigerator for a faster setting.

Author: Little Party Pixie
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cooling Time: 1 hour
Category: Sweet Treats

Step-By-Step Process

Ingredients for Patriotic Red White & Blue Rice Krispies including cereal, marshmallows, butter, candy melts, and sprinkles with melted butter in pot. — *Gather your ingredients. Melt the butter over low heat.*

Making Patriotic Red White & Blue Rice Krispies base by adding marshmallows to butter, melting until smooth, then mixing with cereal. — Add the marshmallows, stir until completely melted and smooth.
Remove from heat and immediately mix in the Rice Krispies until well coated.

Patriotic Red White & Blue Rice Krispies mixture pressed in baking pan, lifted onto cutting board, and cut into individual bars. — *Press mixture firmly into pan and flatten evenly. Chill until set. Lift out using parchment, place on cutting board, and cut into squares.*

Decorating Patriotic Red White & Blue Rice Krispies with red, white, and blue melted candy drizzle and patriotic sprinkles. — *Melt candies in separate bowls. Transfer to piping bags and drizzle each color over in a zigzag pattern. Add sprinkles while wet. Let it set or chill to speed up.*

Two finished Patriotic Red White & Blue Rice Krispies bars decorated with candy drizzle and festive sprinkles on white plate. — *Serve and enjoy!*

These Patriotic Rice Krispie Treats are perfect for 4th of July parties, Memorial Day BBQs, summer block parties, or any celebration that needs a festive red-white-and-blue touch. Browse our party food recipes for more crowd-pleasing treats that make entertaining effortless and delicious!

Need another reason to celebrate in red, white, and blue? Our Red, White & Blue Chocolate Bark is calling your name, and this Patriotic Popcorn keeps the party cool and effortless.

Throwing a full-blown patriotic party? Check out our 4th of July recipes for celebration-worthy spreads, or dive into these Memorial Day party food ideas for red, white, and blue inspiration that’ll have everyone saluting your snack game.

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