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Festive Star-Spangled Rice Krispie Treats

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These star-spangled Rice Krispie treats are a quick, easy, and colorful snack perfect for summer celebrations. They feature a buttery marshmallow base with lemon zest, vanilla bean paste, and patriotic red, white, and blue star-shaped sprinkles.

Ingredients

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  • 10 ounces mini marshmallows or one 10-ounce bag of large marshmallows, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, plus extra for greasing pan
  • 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste (or pure vanilla extract)
  • Zest of one medium lemon
  • About 1/2 cup star-shaped red, white, and blue sprinkles
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Lightly butter a 9×13 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. In a large saucepan over low heat, melt 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter until fully liquefied but not browned.
  3. Stir in 10 ounces of marshmallows and stir continuously until melted and smooth, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat immediately.
  4. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste, lemon zest, and a pinch of salt until well combined.
  5. Quickly fold in 6 cups of Rice Krispies cereal, stirring gently but thoroughly to coat every flake.
  6. Fold in about 1/3 cup of star-shaped sprinkles to distribute color evenly.
  7. Transfer mixture to prepared pan and press down firmly and evenly to about 1-inch thickness using a buttered spatula or wax paper.
  8. Press the remaining 1/6 cup of sprinkles on top for extra festive flair.
  9. Let the treats cool and set at room temperature for at least one hour before cutting.
  10. Cut into squares or use star-shaped cookie cutters for individual shapes and serve.

Notes

Melt marshmallows slowly over low heat to avoid scorching. Press mixture evenly but not too hard to keep treats tender. Warm knife before cutting for clean edges. Fold sprinkles in quickly to keep colors vibrant. For dairy-free, substitute butter with coconut oil and use vegan marshmallows. Use gluten-free crispy rice cereal for gluten-free version.

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