Dessert for 12
Lemon Cereal Treats
These bright cereal bars combine lemon zest, juice, and extract with melted marshmallows before cooling into firm squares.
Typical price
$2.30for 4 servings
$0.58 per serving$2.30 for 4
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- 10 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 12servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianKid-friendlyBudgetDesserts
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.80Typical price |
| Marshmallows and candy$0.25/oz typical | 13 oz | $3.15Typical price |
| Cereal and granola$0.20/oz typical | 11 oz | $2.10Typical price |
| Lemons and limes$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price |
| Chocolate chips and baking chocolate$0.45/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.23Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $6.91 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Cornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoa
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup butter
- 7 cups miniature marshmallows
- 7 cups rice krispies cereal
- 1 lemon
- 1 tsp lemon extract
- yellow candy melts (optional)
Steps
- Zest the lemon and squeeze its juice into separate small containers.
- Melt the butter in a large pot over low heat, then stir in the marshmallows for 3 minutes until smooth.
- Remove the pot from the heat, stir in the lemon zest, lemon juice, and lemon extract, then fold in the cereal.
- Press the mixture into a greased 9-by-13-inch pan and cool for 5 minutes before cutting.
Swaps
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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