No Bake Lemon Treats
You don’t need an oven to prepare a delicious treat for your next party! With this recipe for lemon treats, you can whip up a quick snack using cereal and sandwich cookies. And since it’s packed with lemon flavor, it’s perfect for any spring or summer get-together. Simply combine the ingredients, slice into bars, and enjoy each lemony bite of these sweet snacks.
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Servings: 8
Calories: 392kcal
Ingredients
- 16 Ounces Mini Marshmallows 1 bag
- 5 Cups Rice Krispie Cereal
- 13 Lemon Sandwich Cookies crushed
- 4 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter
- 1 Tablespoon Lemon Juice
- Yellow Food Dye optional
- White Sprinkles
- Nonstick Cooking Spray
Instructions
- Spray your pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
- Place 10 of the cookies in a sealed baggie, and smash them with a rolling pin or similar item. You don’t want large chunks, but you down want them to be made into a powder either. Set aside. Repeat with the leftover cookies, but do those separately.
- Combine the marshmallows and butter in a large mixing bowl. Microwave for two minutes.
- Immediately stir until the butter is fully mixed into the marshmallow.
- Add the lemon juice and stir until combined.
- Add the yellow dye and stir until no color streaks appear. If you like the color, continue to the next step. If not, add more until you reach the color you prefer.
- Add the 10 crushed cookies and mix well.
- Add the rice cereal and fold the ingredients over each other until the cereal is completely coated by the marshmallow.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and spread it evenly across the pan before pressing it down firmly so it compacts together.
- Immediately sprinkle with the leftover crushed cookies and white sprinkles.
- Cover and let sit for about 4 hours or overnight, or until they’re set.
- Slice and enjoy!
Notes
- If you would like to use a 9x13 pan, you’ll want to double the recipe or your treats will come out thinner. If you’re ok with this, no need to double then.
- These are not a strong lemon flavor. They’re just a light lemon flavor. If you want an even stronger lemon flavor, you can add some lemon zest or a teaspoon of lemon extract before adding the cookies and cereal to the marshmallow.
- I like leaving the treats overnight for the best results in cutting them. However, this isn’t necessary.
- These treats will keep for up to 4 days, stored in a sealed container, in a cool dry place like a pantry. Do not freeze.
- Be sure to press down on the cookie crumbles and sprinkles after you add them to the top. This will ensure they stick well.
Nutrition
Calories: 392kcal | Carbohydrates: 75g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 214mg | Potassium: 46mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 42g | Vitamin A: 1339IU | Vitamin C: 12mg | Calcium: 10mg | Iron: 6mg