Description
Fun and colorful cereal treats perfect for celebrations like the Fourth of July, combining crispy cereal, gooey marshmallows, and vibrant food coloring.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups of cereal (such as Rice Krispies or Fruity Pebbles)
- 1 cup of mini marshmallows
- 3 tablespoons of butter
- Red food coloring
- Blue food coloring
- 1 cup of white chocolate chips
- Sprinkles (optional)
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan over low heat.
- Add the mini marshmallows and stir until melted and smooth.
- Remove from heat and gently mix in the cereal until well coated.
- Divide the mixture into two bowls. Add red food coloring to one bowl and blue food coloring to the other, mixing until the desired color is achieved.
- Press the red mixture into a greased baking dish and allow to cool slightly.
- Melt the white chocolate chips in a microwave or double boiler, and pour over the red layer.
- Add the blue cereal mixture on top of the white chocolate. Press down gently to form an even layer.
- Top with sprinkles if desired.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares or bars to serve.
Notes
Use fresh marshmallows for the best texture. Mix the food coloring well for vibrant layers. Experiment with different cereals for your favorite combination.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg