Description
Lemon Rice Krispie Treats are a zesty twist on the classic dessert, offering a delightful combination of sweet and tangy flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces mini marshmallows divided
- 6 tablespoons salted butter
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (~1 lemon)
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
- ½ cup unmelted white or yellow candy melts (this makes about ⅓ cup melted candy melts)
- 1 tablespoon shortening or coconut oil or vegetable oil
Instructions
- Prepare a 9×13 baking pan by spraying it with cooking spray or lining it with parchment paper. Set aside.
- In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat, stirring frequently.
- Measure out 1 cup of mini marshmallows and set aside. Add the rest of the marshmallows in with the butter and stir frequently until melted.
- Once melted, take off heat and add in the lemon juice, honey, and vanilla extract (and/or lemon extract) and stir to combine.
- Stir in the remaining 1 cup of marshmallows and cereal. Once all combined, transfer it to the 9×13 inch baking pan and press down gently to create an even surface.
- In a microwave-safe bowl, microwave the candy melts and shortening or oil for 15 seconds. Remove and stir. Continue to melt in increments of 15 seconds until fully melted.
- Drizzle over the rice krispie treats using a fork or piping bag. Sprinkle with additional lemon zest if desired.
- Let your rice krispies treats cool down in the refrigerator for 1 hour or until set. Slice and serve.
Notes
- For a stronger lemon flavor, add more lemon zest.
- Ensure the butter doesn’t burn while melting, keep the heat low.
- You can use different types of candy melts for decoration.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 treat
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg