In a large pot over low heat, melt the ¼ cup of butter. Once that’s all melted and dreamy, toss in your 4 cups of mini marshmallows. Stir, stir, stir until everything is smooth and gooey. This part smells amazing, by the way.
Take the pot off the heat and pour in your 5 cups of Rice Krispies cereal. Stir gently but quickly, this mixture starts to set fast. Make sure all the cereal is coated in that sweet marshmallowy magic.
Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish (or line it with parchment paper for easy cleanup). Press the mixture into the dish using a spatula or clean hands. I like to spray a little cooking spray on my hands to keep it from sticking.
Let them cool for a bit while you melt your candy melts.
In separate microwave-safe bowls, melt your red, white, and blue candies one color at a time. Microwave in 30-second bursts, stirring in between, until smooth.
Once the Rice Krispy treats have cooled a bit, drizzle the red, white, and blue candy melts over the top in any fun pattern you like. Zig-zags, stripes, splatters, let the kids help, they’ll love it!
Then comes the best part, sprinkles! Go wild. Stars, glitter, red-white-and-blue, whatever you’ve got. This is your moment to be festive and fabulous.
Let everything cool completely so the candy melts set. Then cut into squares or fun shapes using cookie cutters if you’re feeling extra. Arrange them on a party platter and wait for the oohs and aahs.
