# Components:
→ Main
01 - 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
02 - 10 ounces mini marshmallows
03 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
04 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Coloring
05 - Red gel food coloring
06 - Blue gel food coloring
→ Decoration
07 - Red, white, and blue sprinkles, optional
# Directions:
01 - Line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease the surface.
02 - Divide marshmallows and butter into three equal portions: approximately 3⅓ cups marshmallows and 1 tablespoon butter for each colored layer.
03 - Melt 1 tablespoon butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Add 3⅓ cups marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Add red gel food coloring and mix to desired shade. Fold in 2 cups Rice Krispies until evenly coated. Press mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
04 - Wipe saucepan clean and melt 1 tablespoon butter over low heat. Add 3⅓ cups marshmallows and stir until melted. Stir in vanilla extract. Fold in 2 cups Rice Krispies until coated. Gently press mixture over the red layer.
05 - Wipe saucepan clean and melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter over low heat. Add remaining marshmallows and stir until melted. Add blue gel food coloring and mix to desired shade. Fold in remaining 2 cups Rice Krispies until coated. Gently press over the white layer.
06 - While the top layer is still slightly warm, sprinkle red, white, and blue sprinkles over the surface if desired.
07 - Allow treats to cool and set for at least 1 hour at room temperature. Lift from pan using parchment paper, cut into squares using a sharp knife, and serve.
