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Lemon Rice Krispy Treats

Lemon Rice Krispy Treats: A No-Bake Citrus Delight!

Zesty Lemon Rice Krispy Treats bring a citrus burst to your dessert table, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Treats
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Use unsalted for best results.
  • 6 cups Mini Marshmallows (white and lemon-flavored) Use all white if lemon-flavored ones aren't available.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Zest Use fresh for best flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Extract (optional) Omit for a less tart treat.
  • 6 cups Rice Krispies Cereal Any puffed rice cereal can be used.
For the Drizzle
  • 1 cup White Chocolate Chips Dark chocolate can be used as an alternative.

Equipment

  • 9x9-inch baking pan
  • large saucepan
  • buttered spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Grease a 9x9-inch baking pan with butter or line it with parchment paper.
  2. Melt 4 tablespoons of butter in a large saucepan over low heat. Add both marshmallows and stir continuously until melted.
  3. Remove from heat and mix in lemon zest and lemon extract, stirring until evenly distributed.
  4. Pour in Rice Krispies and stir gently until well coated.
  5. Transfer mixture to prepared pan and press down evenly with a buttered spatula.
  6. Melt white chocolate chips in the microwave and drizzle over the cooled treats.
  7. Allow to cool for at least 30 minutes, then cut into squares or rectangles.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 1gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 80mgPotassium: 20mgSugar: 12gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container. For longer shelf life, refrigerate or freeze individual squares wrapped in plastic.

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