4th of July Dipped Rice Krispie Treats
This 4th of July Dipped Rice Krispie Treats recipe is perfect for kids to make because it doesn't require a stove or oven. This simple, patriotic treat is the perfect addition to your Independence Day celebration.
Equipment
- 1 medium microwave safe bowl
- parchment paper
- popsicle sticks jumbo size reccommended
Ingredients
- 12 oz vanilla almond bark candy coating like this or this
- 16 Rice Krispies Treats I use the premade ones
- 1/4 cup Red, White and Blue Mix M&Ms
- 1/4 cup Red, white and blue sprinkles
Instructions
- In a medium sized, microwave safe bowl, break up 12 oz of the candy coating into smaller chunks so it will melt faster. Melt the candy coating in 30 second increments giving it a good stir in between to smooth out any lumps. It takes about 60-90 seconds in my microwave to melt.
- While the cholate is melting, unwrap the rice kripies treats. I like to buy the 16 pack of individually wrapped pre-made ones for two reasons:1. It saves time2. They are all a uniform size and perfectly rectangle so I think they look nice and neat all decorated on a serving tray
- If you prefer to make your own, by all means, go for it! There is a simple and delicious recipe krispies treat recipe right on the back of the box of cereal that honestly can't be beat! Just cut them up into small squares or rectangles once completely cooled.
- Once you have your rice krispie treats ready, insert a popsicle stick into the center of the bottom edge of each bar. I recommend using the jumbo size popsicle sticks like these. They are a bit wider than traditional popsicle sticks, so the are easier to grip, and they dont slip out of the krispie bar while you are taking bites of it.
- Pour approx 1/4 cup of red, white and blue M&Ms into a Ziploc baggie and seal it. Using the bottom of a drinking glass or a meat tenderizer, crush the M&Ms into tiny pieces. Pour them into a small dish.
- Pour approx 1/4 cup of red, white and blue sprinkles into a small dish and set aside.
- Lay out parchment paper on your counter.
- Remove your bowl of melted chocolate from microwave. While holding the stick, dip the rice krispie treat into the bowl of white chocolate until its about half way covered. Shake it a few times get off any access chocolate, and lay it flat on the parchment paper.
- While the white chocolate is still warm and liquid, sprinkle each treat with either the crushed M&M's or the sprinkles. Leave them flat on parchment paper for appox 15 minutes to cool.
- Once they are cool and the white chocolate has hardened back up, transfer them to a serving tray and enjoy.
Notes
Store leftovers in an air tight container for up to a week.
Looking for more fun desserts to serve at your 4th of July celebration? Try 4th of July No Bake Oreo Pie or White Chocolate Cherry Cookies or White Chocolate Covered Pretzels using red, white and blue toppings.
Nutrition
Serving: 1barCalories: 154kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 0.2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.01gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.01gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 0.5mgSodium: 15mgPotassium: 1mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 74IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 0.3mg
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