# Ingredient List:
→ Main
01 - 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
02 - 10 ounces mini marshmallows
03 - 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
04 - 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Coloring
05 - Red gel food coloring
06 - Blue gel food coloring
→ Decoration
07 - Red, white, and blue sprinkles
# Directions:
01 - Line a 9x9-inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly grease.
02 - Split marshmallows and butter into three equal portions, approximately 3 1/3 cups marshmallows and 1 tablespoon butter for each layer.
03 - In a large saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon butter over low heat. Add 3 1/3 cups marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Incorporate red gel food coloring until desired shade is achieved. Add 2 cups Rice Krispies cereal, mixing thoroughly. Press the red mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
04 - Wipe saucepan clean. Melt 1 tablespoon butter over low heat. Add 3 1/3 cups marshmallows and stir until melted. Blend in vanilla extract. Add 2 cups Rice Krispies cereal, combining until uniformly coated. Gently spread and press over the red layer.
05 - Wipe saucepan clean. Melt remaining 1 tablespoon butter over low heat. Add remaining marshmallows and stir until melted. Mix in blue gel food coloring. Add last 2 cups Rice Krispies cereal, stirring well. Carefully press over the white layer.
06 - If desired, sprinkle red, white, and blue sprinkles atop while the mix is still slightly warm.
07 - Allow treats to cool and set for at least 1 hour. Lift from the pan using the parchment and slice into squares for serving.
