Description
Soft, chewy cereal bites get a sunny makeover with fresh lemon zest and juice. Melted marshmallows and butter coat every crispy piece, while a hint of yellow brings a cheerful pop to each bite of these easy no-bake squares.
Ingredients
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 10 ounces mini marshmallows
- 5 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- 3 drops yellow food coloring optional
Instructions
- Lightly grease a 9×9 inch baking pan with butter and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan over low heat, melt the butter until fully liquefied.
- Add the mini marshmallows to the melted butter and stir continuously until smooth.
- Remove the pan from heat and stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and yellow food coloring until evenly distributed.
- Quickly fold the Rice Krispies cereal into the marshmallow mixture until all pieces are coated.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and use a buttered spatula or wax paper to press it into an even layer.
- Allow the treats to cool at room temperature for at least 30 minutes before cutting into squares.
Notes
- For a stronger lemon flavor, increase the lemon zest to 1 tablespoon.
- Press the mixture gently to keep the treats light and airy.
- Store treats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days.
- Cut treats soon after they set to prevent cracking and crumbling.