Delicious Lemon Rice Krispy Treats for a Sweet Twist!
Enjoy a delightful twist on a classic favorite with these Lemon Rice Krispy Treats that combine the familiar crunch of Rice Krispies with a refreshing lemon flavor. Perfect for any occasion, these treats are sure to brighten your day!
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 10 mins
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups Rice Krispies
- 10 oz large marshmallows
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons lemon zest
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Optional: sprinkle of salt
- Optional: lemon-flavored candy
Instructions
- Prepare Your Pan: Begin by greasing a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray.
- Melt the Butter: In a large saucepan over low heat, melt the butter.
- Add the Marshmallows: Once the butter is melted, add in the marshmallows and stir continuously until completely melted and smooth.
- Incorporate Lemon: Remove the saucepan from heat, and stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and vanilla extract.
- Mix in Rice Krispies: Gently fold in the Rice Krispies until they are evenly coated with the marshmallow mixture.
- Transfer to Pan: Pour the mixture into your prepared baking dish and press it down firmly but gently with a buttered spatula.
- Cool: Allow the treats to cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes, or until set.
- Cut and Enjoy: Once cooled, cut into squares or rectangles and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
Keywords: Be careful not to overheat the marshmallows or butter to avoid a harder texture. You can experiment with flavors by adding lemon extract or white chocolate chips.