Rainbow Rice Krispie Treats

Irvin Lin grew up in the Midwest throughout the 1980s and 1990s, a time when being diagnosed with HIV meant instant death. This year for Pride, he's honoring his survival and identity with these vibrant Rice Krispie Treats.

Ingredients :

• Nonstick cooking spray

• 15 ounces regular-sized marshmallows, divided

• 6 tablespoons salted butter, divided

• 1 1/2 teaspoons clear imitation vanilla, divided

• Red food coloring

• Blue food coloring

• Green food coloring

• Yellow food coloring

• Divided into 7 1/2 cups (about 6 ounces) of Rice Krispies cereal

• A half-teaspoon of sea salt, such as Maldon Sea Salt Flakes, is recommended.

STEPS :

     1. Prepare the pan : 

Cooking spray should be used sparingly to coat an 8 × 8-inch square baking pan. With a 1-inch overhang on the sides, parchment paper that has been cut to fit within the pan should be used to line it. You may then lift the rice krispie treats out of the pan with this assistance. Lightly spray the parchment paper.

     2. Melt the marshmallows : 

Spray some cooking spray on a silicon spatula and a sizable microwave-safe bowl. In the bowl, add 2 1/2 ounces (about 12 marshmallows) and 1 tablespoon butter. For one minute on high in the microwave, or until the marshmallows are swollen and large. When the majority of the marshmallows are melted, add 1/4 teaspoon vanilla and whisk it with the oiled spatula right away.

     3. Add food coloring : 

10 drops of blue food coloring and 12 drops of red food coloring should be properly combined for a uniform hue.

     4. Add the cereal : 

Stir in 1 1/4 cups of cereal after adding it. Scrape the prepared pan with the mixture.

     5. Spread it into the prepared pan : 

Spread the colored rice krispies evenly throughout the entire pan by lightly misting your hands with cooking spray. As you do this, the parchment paper will shift. Just make an effort to secure it or correct it if necessary. Respray your hands if they get sticky. Prior to the mixture setting, try to move swiftly.

     6. Wash and repeat : 

Bowl and spatula should be cleaned and dried. Repeat the previous steps, beginning with step #2. Using the next method, you'll have 5 additional colored layers : 

12 drops blue food coloring

12 drops green food coloring

12 drops yellow food coloring

To make orange, mix 10 drops of yellow and 4 drops of red food coloring.

12 drops red food coloring

     7. Cool and slice : 

If using, add some sea salt to the top once the last layer, which will be red, has been completed. Use the parchment paper that is hanging over the edge of the pan to remove the rice krispies out after letting them cool for at least an hour. Peel the parchment paper off of it and set it on a chopping board. 

Slice it into 12 pieces with a sharp chef's knife, then take a huge chunk of fabulousness to congratulate your accomplishment.