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Recipes · February 24, 2025

4th of July Rice Krispie Dessert with Straws

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Add some festive fun to your Independence Day celebration with 4th of July Rice Krispie treats on straws. I’ll show you how to make these easy and colorful desserts that are perfect for parties.

4th of July Rice Krispie Dessert with Straws

With the 4th of July just around the corner, I wanted to share a fun and festive treat that’s perfect for your celebrations — 4th of July Rice Krispie Desserts with Straws!

These are super easy to make and will definitely add a pop of color to your party spread. Let’s get started!

Ingredients

4th of July Rice Krispie Dessert with Straws
  • 130g rice krispies
  • 200g chocolate for paint (400g total)
  • 200g chocolate melts for the krispies
  • Optional decorations in colors white, blue, and red (like stars)
  • 50g chocolate for decoration
  • Red and blue candy melts

Prepare the Chocolate

4th of July Rice Krispie Dessert with Straws

First things first, let’s melt the chocolate! You’ll need 200g of white chocolate for the rice krispies.

The best way to melt the chocolate is a water bath. Easy peasy!

Mix with Rice Krispies

4th of July Rice Krispie Dessert with Straws

In a large bowl, mix the melted chocolate with 130g of rice krispies.

Make sure every little piece is coated. It’s going to be delicious!

Shape the Mixture

4th of July Rice Krispie Dessert with Straws

Spread the rice krispie mixture in a square dish to get a proper shape.

Press it well to stick all the parts together.

Straws

4th of July Rice Krispie Dessert with Straws

Put the straws into the mixture, estimating how many desserts you want to make, and use that many straws.

Let it cool in the fridge and set!

Cut into Shapes

4th of July Rice Krispie Dessert with Straws

Once the mixture has set, use a knife to cut it into squares.

Arrange them on parchment paper.

And let the decorating begin.

Melt the Chocolate

4th of July Rice Krispie Dessert with Straws

Next, let’s melt the chocolate.

You’ll need 200g of white chocolate for each of the paints.

Melt them the same way as before, in a water bath.

Then add the colors to the chocolate and mix well. (it must be specially made for chocolate)

Paint and Decorate

4th of July Rice Krispie Dessert with Straws

Now comes the fun part! Dip each rice krispie shape into the melted colored chocolates.

You can use red, blue, or white colors to stick to the patriotic theme.

Let the excess drip off and place them back on the parchment paper to set.

Add Decorations

4th of July Rice Krispie Dessert with Straws

Before the chocolates set completely, sprinkle on your optional decorations.

Think red, white, and blue sprinkles, glitter, or even small stars.

Get creative and have fun with it!

Drizzle with Chocolate

4th of July Rice Krispie Dessert with Straws

Melt the remaining 50g of chocolate and drizzle it over the rice krispie treats for an extra touch of yumminess.

It looks fancy and tastes amazing!

Let Them Set

4th of July Rice Krispie Dessert with Straws

Allow the decorated rice krispie treats to set completely.

If you’re in a hurry, you can put them back in the fridge for a bit.

Serve and Enjoy!

And there you have it! Your 4th of July Rice Krispie Desserts with Straws are ready to wow your guests.

They’re colorful, delicious, and oh-so-festive.

Enjoy your Independence Day celebration with these tasty treats!

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Celebrate the 4th of July with these colorful and festive Rice Krispie Desserts with Straws! These no-bake treats are easy to make and perfect for adding a patriotic touch to your Independence Day celebrations. With a combination of crispy rice cereal, creamy chocolate, and fun decorations, these treats are sure to be a hit with both kids and adults.

  • Total Time: 45min to 1hr
  • Yield: 6–10 1x

Ingredients

Scale
  • 130g rice krispies
  • 200g white chocolate for the rice krispies
  • 400g white chocolate for painting (divided into 200g portions for each color)
  • Optional decorations in colors white, blue, and red (sprinkles, edible glitter, small stars)
  • 50g white chocolate for drizzling
  • Red and blue chocolate coloring
  • Straws

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chocolate: Melt 200g of white chocolate for the rice krispies using a water bath.
  2. Mix with Rice Krispies: Combine the melted chocolate with 130g of rice krispies in a large bowl until well coated.
  3. Shape the Mixture: Press the mixture into a square dish, insert straws, and let it set in the fridge.
  4. Cut into Shapes: Cut the set mixture into squares and arrange on parchment paper.
  5. Melt the Chocolate for Painting: Melt 200g of white chocolate for each color using a water bath. Add food coloring and mix.
  6. Paint the Treats: Dip each square into the colored chocolates and let excess drip off.
  7. Add Decorations: Sprinkle on optional decorations before the chocolate sets completely.
  8. Drizzle with Chocolate: Melt the remaining 50g of white chocolate and drizzle over the treats.
  9. Let Them Set: Allow the treats to set completely, using the fridge if needed.
  10. Serve and Enjoy: Your 4th of July Rice Krispie Desserts with Straws are ready to serve! Enjoy!

Notes

  • Tighten: Use the fridge to tighten the rice krispies with chocolate faster.
  • Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days or in the fridge for longer.
  • Customization: Use different shapes and decorations for added fun.
  • Author: Jully
  • Prep Time: 15-20min
  • Fridge time: 20min
  • Cook Time: 10-15min
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-bake

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