Pink Lemonade Rice Krispie Treats
Pink Lemonade Rice Krispie Treats are easy to make and a fun way to get the kids in the kitchen to help prepare them. Their lemon flavor and colorful sprinkles make them an irresistible sweet treat. It’s a no-bake dessert that comes together in under 30 minutes and works well for parties, bake sales, or just a quick weekday treat.
Spring and Summer have me thinking of all kinds of yummy recipes to make like these Pink Lemonade Rice Krispie Treats, Strawberry Daiquiri Cupcakes, or this Key Lime Pie. The combination of sweet and tart in these recipes is perfect for warmer weather.
My wonderful husband loves the original Rice Krispie treats. I mean with no color, no flavoring, or sprinkles. So, when making these, I was curious if he would even try one. He loves lemonade, so I had hopes. I’m happy to say that he loved them! Said the lemon flavor gave them a delicious zing! How about that?!
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Pink Lemonade Rice Krispie Treats
Making these sweet pink lemonade rice krispie treats is easy and would be perfect for a spring baby shower, luncheon, or a delicious snack for kids of all ages. This recipe puts a vibrant citrus spin on the classic marshmallow cereal bar using lemon extract and a splash of pink color gel. Topping the sweet marshmallow treats with colorful spring sprinkles is the perfect finishing touch.
Timesaving Tips and Variations
Even a simple recipe like this has room for small changes that save time without sacrificing taste.
- Skip food coloring for a faster version, just use lemon extract.
- Swap lemon for strawberry or raspberry extract or even vanilla extract.
- Use naturally colored sprinkles or omit for a dye-free version.
- Cut into small squares and freeze individually for future use.
Making smart substitutions and small tweaks lets you customize this treat while saving time. Get creative – change up the sprinkles or coloring for themed events and parties.
Other Simple Desserts to Make
If you enjoy simple, no-fuss treats like Pink Lemonade Rice Krispie Treats, there are plenty of other easy recipes to try. Give these shamrock rice krispie treats a try or Watermelon Crispy Cereal Treats for a fun summer tasty snack. Here are a few more ideas:
- Easy Fruity Watermelon Pizza
- No Cook Peanut Butter Fudge
- 3 Ingredient Strawberry and Cream Popsicles
- Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Bars
- Spring Fruit and Rice Krispies Treat Kabobs
Tasty desserts are great for satisfying sweet cravings with minimal effort and maximum flavor.
Frequently Asked Questions
Recommended Tools for Making Pink Rice Krispies
Pyrex Basics 3 QT Glass Baking Dish With Plastic Lid, Casserole Dish, Glass Food Container, Oven, Freezer And Microwave Safe, Clear Container
OXO Good Grips 3 Piece Silicone Spatula SetGibson Home Addlestone 5 Quart Round Enamel Cast Iron Dutch Oven Pot With Lid & Dual Handles – RedAdams Extract Flavoring 1.5oz Bottles (Pack of 3) Choose Flavor Below (Lemon Extract 1.5oz)Manvscakes, pink sprinkles, valentines, cake sprinkles, gluten free, cookies, chocolate, fondant, princess topping, ice cream, edible, dessert decoration (Gold Pink)
Ingredients to Make Lemonade Rice Krispie Treats
I mentioned that these cereal bars were easy to make and it’s super true. In fact, this is a perfect recipe for the kids in the kitchen to help with preparing them. You’ll need a bag of mini marshmallows, crispy rice cereal, a little bit of butter, lemon extract, pink food gel or coloring, and sprinkles.
How to Make Pink Rice Krispie Treats
Melt the butter with about 7 cups of mini marshmallows (the remaining 2 cups will be used later.)
Then mix in a few drops of pink food coloring (use the number of drops to get the desired pink color you want – I used 5-6 drops). Remove from heat and mix in the cereal. Once the cereal is incorporated, add the remaining 2 cups of mini marshmallows.
Spread into a very well-buttered (non-stick spray is good, too) 13×9-inch pan and press down gently. Add the sprinkles to the top, pressing lightly. Allow rice krispie treats to cool completely before cutting. If you just can’t wait that long, pop the pan into the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
Whether you’re baking with kids or prepping ahead, this is one recipe that checks all the boxes for convenience and appeal.
Pink Lemonade Rice Krispie Treats
Ingredients
- 6 cups crispy rice cereal
- 7 cups (16 oz bag) mini marshmallows, divided
- 4 tbsp butter
- 3/4 tsp lemon extract
- pink food coloring (or use a couple drops red)
- sprinkles
Instructions
- Butter a 13×9 inch baking pan, or use non-stick spray; set aside.
- In a large saucepan, or Dutch oven pot, melt the butter and 7 cups of the mini marshmallows over medium heat, until melted – stirring the whole time, so that the mixture doesn't stick or burn.
- Once the marshmallows are completely melted add in the lemon extract and a few drops of pink food coloring. Use only a few drops at a time to get the color you want.
- Add the cereal and mix together. Once the cereal is incorporated, add the remaining 2 cups of mini marshmallows and combine.
- Spread mixture into prepared pan and lightly pat down. Top with sprinkles and again, lightly press down. Allow mixture to cool completely before cutting into squares. You can also put the treats into the refrigerator for 30 minutes to cool quicker.
Nutritional Disclaimer
“Blogghetti” is not a dietician or nutritionist, and any nutritional information shared is an estimate. If calorie count and other nutritional values are important to you, we recommend running the ingredients through whichever online nutritional calculator you prefer. Calories and other nutritional values can vary quite a bit depending on which brands were used.
2025 Alphabet Challenge – “L”
This easy cereal treat recipe is my contribution to the 2025 alphabet challenge! For the letter “L” this week, I’m excited to share this incredibly delicious sweet treat. Be sure to check out what other food enthusiasts are cooking up for the challenge, and you can also explore the recipes from the 2024 Alphabet Challenge!
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Enjoy!
What a fun version of Rice Krispie Treats! So festive!
These are perfect for so many spring events! Who doesn’t love rice krispies treats?
ADORABLE! Never thought to use lemon extract in RKTs.
These are too cute and would be perfect to wrap up to friends, family and neighbors to bring a little sunshine and dessert to everyone!
These not only look yummy but they are pretty as well.
These rice Krispy treats are calling my name!! I love pink lemonade and I would eat every single one!
Such a gorgeous color…and I bet they taste amazing! A great kid’s spring treat!
These sound delicious! I think my kiddos will love making these as much as they will enjoy eating them!
These are darling and the sprinkles you chose are so cute!!
These krispie treats would be great for any spring get together!
I cannot believe how cute rice krispie treats can be! I, alas, only made the plain ones…
Oh my gosh, these are just so bright and cheerful 🙂 Just what we need right now!
I love the colors in these! They look so fun and festive for spring.
Okey dokey…lemon rice krispies treats are definitely going on my must bake list!!! These look lovely!!!
I have to admire the lolipop sticks in the squares of Rice Krispy treats. That simple step made them look more festive and easier to handle. Thank you for this recipe.
Thank you! Yes, they do make it easier to handle and add a bit of flair.