Best Lemonade Cereal Treats Recipes

STRAWBERRY-BANANA CEREAL TREATS

Steps:

• Line a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with enough foil so that there's a 2-inch overhang on all sides. Grease the foil with butter.
• Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add the marshmallows and honey and cook, stirring occasionally, until the marshmallows melt completely, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla and a pinch of salt. Add the cereal and 1 cup each of the crushed strawberries and bananas. Stir with a rubber spatula, making sure to scrape up the bottom, until the cereal is completely coated. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and pat down into an even layer. Scatter the remaining crushed fruit on top and press into the top (use the bottom of a measuring cup to help). Let sit at room temperature until firm, about 30 minutes.
• Cut into 24 bars. Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

CHOCOLATE-PRETZEL CEREAL TREATS

Steps:

• Line a 9-by-13-inch baking dish with aluminum foil leaving a 2-inch overhang on the two short ends. Lightly coat the foil with butter.
• Melt the butter in a large pot set over medium heat. Add the marshmallows and cook, stirring occasionally, until the marshmallows melt, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla and a pinch of salt and then the cereal and pretzels until well mixed. Transfer to the prepared baking dish and press into an even layer. Set aside at room temperature until cooled and firm, about 30 minutes.
• Melt the chocolate and coconut oil together in a small microwave safe bowl for 30-second increments in the microwave, stirring, until smooth. Drizzle over the bars, cover and refrigerate until the chocolate hardens, about 15 minutes. Cut into bars.

LEMON RICE KRISPIE TREATS

Steps:

• Coat a large bowl with cooking spray and add the Rice Krispies. Set aside.
• Line the baking pan with non-stick foil.
• In a large, microwave-safe bowl, place marshmallows and butter, sliced. Microwave for 1 minute on high. Stir, using the residual heat to fully melt the mixture. If needed, microwave for an additional 30 seconds. Stir until smooth.
• Add lemon extract and stir.
• Scrape the mixture over the cereal and stir well, coating all of the cereal. Transfer to the prepared baking pan and pat evenly with a spatula.
• Zest at least one lemon and set aside.
• In a microwave-safe bowl, add the candy coating (coarsely chopped) or the candy melts. Melt according to package directions. I microwave for 1 minute at 50 percent power. Stir very well, using the residual heat to fully melt the candy.
• When cool to the touch, transfer to the decorating bag or Ziploc bag and snip the tip. Pipe the candy back and forth across the treats. Immediately sprinkle lemon zest on top.
• Let set for 2 hours (you may chill in the refrigerator, too).
• Cut into 16 squares.

S'MORES CEREAL TREATS

Steps:

• Grease a 1/2 dry measuring cup with butter and line a 12-cup muffin tray with cupcake liners. Or grease the inside of the cups as well if you're not using liners.
• Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat. Add all but 1 cup of the marshmallows and cook, stirring occasionally, until the marshmallows melt completely, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla and a pinch of salt. Add the cereal and stir with a rubber spatula, making sure to scrape up the bottom, until the cereal is completely coated. Let the filling cool off for a few minutes and then quickly fold in the reserved 1 cup marshmallows and the chocolate bars.
• Use the prepared measuring cup to scoop the mixture into the cups of the prepared muffin tray. Pat the domes together gently to help the treats hold their shape. Let sit at room temperature until firm, about 30 minutes.
• Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

CANDIED LEMON PEEL

Steps:

• With a sharp knife, score each lemon, cutting peel into four wedge-shaped sections. Loosen and remove peel with a spoon (save fruit for another use)., Place peel in a large heavy saucepan and cover with cold water., Bring to a boil. Cover and cook for 30 minutes. Drain and repeat. Cool for 5 minutes. Carefully scrape off excess pulp from peel. Cut the peel into 1/4-in. strips., In another saucepan, combine sugar and water; cook and stir over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Add lemon strips. Bring to a boil. Reduce the heat; simmer, uncovered, for 50-60 minutes or until peels are transparent, stirring occasionally., Using a slotted spoon, transfer strips to wire racks placed over a baking pan. Let stand for 1 hour. Sprinkle superfine sugar into an ungreased 15x10x1-in. pan. Sprinkle strips over sugar; toss to coat. Let stand for 8 hours or overnight, tossing occasionally., In a microwave, melt chocolate chips and shortening; stir until smooth. Dip one end of each strip into chocolate mixture; place on waxed paper until set. Store in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.

LEMONADE STAND TREATS

Steps:

• lightly crush cereal to 2c.
• Combine with brown sugar& butter, mixing well Reserve 1/4c for topping.
• Press remainder evenly into parchment paper-lined 7x11 baking pan.
• Bake@350 for 7-8 min.
• cool.
• Prepare lemon filling according to directions.
• Pour all but 1c filling onto crust.
• cool.
• cool the other cup filling too.
• Whisk or beat 30-60sec until smooth: gently fold in whipped topping.
• Spread over first layer: sprinkle with reserved crumbs.
• Chill about 3-4 hrs Refrigerate leftovers.