Fun July 4th Rice Krispie Treats For Kids
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Make a special treat this Independence Day with these fun July 4th rice krispie treats shaped as ice cream and topped with sprinkles!
There’s nothing more American than spending the fourth of July hanging out with family and friends, surrounded by BBQ and patriotic desserts, like these Rice Krispie treat ice cream cones. These faux ice cream cones are perfect to take with you to a fireworks picnic since you don’t have to worry about any melting or keeping them cold.
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July 4th Dessert Idea
Kids also love them (who doesn’t love Rice Krispie treats?!) and can help you make this easy recipe too!
Read on below to see how simple it is to transform rice cereal into these festive dessert cones.
Ingredients
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 15 oz marshmallows
- 3 Tablespoons softened butter
- 1 cup Light cocoa candy melts
- 10 sugar cones
- Red, white and blue sprinkles
How To Make 4th of July Rice Krispie Treats
In a large microwave safe bowl, combine the mini marshmallows and butter. Microwave for 1-2 minutes until the butter is melted and the marshmallows start to puff up.
Stir the mixture thoroughly with a rubber spatula and then mix in the Rice Krispies cereal. Let the cereal mixture cool in the bowl.
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Microwave the candy melts in a bowl for 3-4 minutes at 50% power, stirring every 30 seconds until melted.
Dip the top of the cones in the melted chocolate and lightly shake to get rid of any excess.
Immediately sprinkle the nonpareils over the melted chocolate to coat. Place in the freezer to harden.
Using your hands, scoop out a portion of the Rice Krispie mix and make into the shape of an ice cream scoop. Press into the candy coated sugar cone. (You can spray nonstick cooking spray on your hands to keep the cereal mixture from sticking to your hands.)
Top each Rice Krispie scoop with the larger sprinkles like festive star-shapes, being sure to press them firmly into the Rice Krispie “ice cream”.
Repeat for each cone.
How Young Kids Can Help In The Kitchen
These fourth of July rice krispie treats are one of the best desserts for kids to help you make since they’re so simple and fun to mix up.
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You can let the kids help you make these treats by:
- measuring out all of your ingredients
- mixing with a spoon
- pressing the microwave buttons (which is a great way to discuss time and number recognition)
- shaking on the sprinkles
Make sure there is always adult supervision whenever your children are making food in the kitchen.
Also be sure to discuss how hot the candy melts and marshmallow fluff is after being microwaved.
We can’t wait to make these delicious July 4th Rice Krispie treats for our Independence Day celebrations this year!
More 4th of July Ideas
- 4th Of July Party Poppers Craft For Kids
- Printable Captain America Mask Craft
- Patriotic Color By Number Printables
- Popsicle Stick American Flag Craft
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