American Flag Rice Krispie Treats

Looking for a fun and easy idea for Independence Day? These no-bake 4th of July Rice Krispie Treats will be a hit.

Flag Rice Krispie Treats for the 4th of July

These American flag Rice Krispie Treats are a fun dessert or snack idea for the 4th of July. No-bake (it’s too hot to bake!) and delicious, they’re a party favorite.

If you’re looking for more food ideas for the 4th, check out our Red, White, and Blue Rice Krispie stars.

how to make 4th of July Rice Krispie Treats

We start with our BEST Rice Krispie Treat recipe, cut into rectangles, and decorate with icing.

STEP ONE: MAKE THE RICE KRISPIE TREATS

Prepare our BEST Rice Krispie Treat recipe in a 9 x 13 inch pan.

Cut the treats into rectangles 1 1/2 inches by 2 1/2 inches. The recipe should make 16 to 18 treats.

For a large batch of treats…

Prepare the SHEET PAN Rice Krispie Treats. This recipe yields 36 rectangles.

STEP TWO: MAKE THE ICING

Mix up a batch of sugar cookie icing.

Divide the batch into three bowls. Use food coloring to tint red, white, and blue.

Scrape the icing into three disposable decorating bags and close tightly with rubber bands.

STEP THREE: DECORATE YOUR FLAGS

Snip the tips of each bag and pipe to decorate your Rice Krispie Treats.

Let set very well, at least 4 hours to overnight.

Supplies you’ll need:

PRINTABLE recipe:

Flag Rice Krispie Treats

A fun, no-bake dessert for the 4th of July, American flag Rice Krispie Treats

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Prep Time 30 mins

Cook Time 2 mins

Rest for 4 hrs

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 16 treats

Calories 203 kcal

Equipment

• 3 disposable decorating bags
• Red Americolor food coloring
• Blue Americolor food coloring
• White Americolor food coloring

Ingredients

  

• 16 Rice Krispie Treats (cut in 1 1/2" by 2 1/2" rectangles)
• 1 cup sugar cookie icing

Instructions

 

• Spread the Rice Krispie Treats on a baking tray.
• Divide the batch of icing into three bowls. Use food coloring to tint red, white, and blue.
• Scrape the icing into three disposable decorating bags and close tightly with rubber bands. Snip the tips of each bag and pipe to decorate your Rice Krispie Treats.
• Let set very well, at least 4 hours to overnight.

Notes

To make 16 to 18 treats, use our Rice Krispie Treat recipe in a 9 x 13 inch baking dish. https://howtomakecerealtreats.com/rice-krispie-treats-recipe/

For 36 treats, use our sheet pan Rice Krispie Treat recipe (you may need to double the icing). https://howtomakecerealtreats.com/sheet-pan-rice-krispie-treats/

For icing, whisk together:

• 4 cups confectioner’s sugar
• 4 tablespoons milk (any will work)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• pinch of salt.

To thicken, add more confectioner’s sugar. To thin, add milk. 

More American flag treat ideas:

• Easy graham cracker flag dessert.
• American flag s’mores dip.
• Yummy flag cheesecake.
• Flag pretzel bites.
• Big American Flag pretzels.