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America

Celebrate the American spirit with these colorful Rice Krispie treats decorated with red, white, and blue.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 paper straws Paper straws Cut in half
  • 2 oz White candy melts
  • 8 pre-packaged rice krispie treats Pre-packaged rice krispie treats Unwrapped
  • 5 oz Red candy melts
  • 5 oz Blue candy melts
  • sprinkles Red, white and blue sprinkles

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Melt the white candy melts in the microwave according to the package instructions.
  2. Dip each paper straw into the melted candy and then stick it into the smaller end of each rice krispie treat on the side. Set the treats on parchment paper to dry. Set white candy aside.
  3. Melt the red candy melts in the microwave according to the package instructions.
  4. Holding onto the straw, dip each rice krispie treat into the melted candy, coating half of the treat with the red candy. Tap the straw on the side of the bowl to remove excess. Place the treats on parchment paper to dry.
  5. Melt the blue candy melts in the microwave according to the package instructions.
  6. Holding onto the straw, dip each rice krispie treat into the melted candy, coating half of the treat with the red candy. Tap the straw on the side of the bowl to remove excess. Immediately sprinkle red, white, and blue sprinkles onto the candy before it dries. Place the treats on parchment paper to dry.
  7. Re-warm the white candy melts in the microwave so they are melted again.
  8. Add the melted candy to a ziplock bag, trim off one corner, and drizzle the melted white candy over the red, blue, and red candy treats. Place the treats on parchment paper to dry.
  9. Store decorated treats in an airtight container until ready to serve.

Notes

Perfect for July 4th or any patriotic celebration!