Lemonade Rice Krispie Treats
Indulge in a burst of vibrant citrus with this twist on a classic! With every morsel, you'll experience the perfect balance of sweet tangy lemon flavor, smooth marshmallow, the delightful crunch of Rice Krispies and lemon Oreo cookies. Topped off with a simply amazing lemon glaze and a sprinkle of fresh lemon zest, these Lemonade Rice Krispie Treats are a citrusy sensation that will brighten up any occasion. Get ready to elevate your snacking experience with this refreshing reimagined snack.
Servings 8 servings
Ingredients
- 6 1/2 cups mini marshmallows
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 2 cup Lemon Oreo Cookies crushed
- 1/4 cup marshmallow fluff melted
- 8 tbsp butter unsalted
- 3 tbsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Lemon Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
Instructions
Lemon Glaze
- Add all ingredients listed under “Lemon Glaze” into a bowl, mix until well combined and smooth.
Assemble
- In a large sauce pan over medium heat, melt 8 tbsp of butter.
- Once butter is melted, add 5 cups of mini marshmallows. Mix constantly until fully combined.
- Then, add vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- Remove from heat.
- Add 3 tbsp of lemon zest to the 6 cups of Rice Krispies cereal and mix to combine.
- Then, transfer the lemon infused Rice Krispies cereal, 1 1/2 cup of mini marshmallows and 1 cup of crushed lemon Oreo cookies to the melted marshmallows and mix throughly.
- Transfer to a baking dish lined with parchment paper. Spread out evenly pressing down just enough to form. This step is very important and will lead to crispy and gooey treats!
- Drizzle with the lemon glaze.
- Top with remaining crushed lemon Oreo cookies and drizzles of melted marshmallow fluff.
- Allow to cool.
- Cut and enjoy!