STRAWBERRY LEMONADE RICE KRISPIE TREATS

Makes 24 bars

Ingredients:

3 Tbsp unsalted butter

10 oz. marshmallows

1 lemon, zested

1/8 tsp fiori di sicilia or lemon extract (optional)

6 cups puffed rice cereal

1-1/2 cups freeze dried strawberries

Directions:

1. Coat a 13 x 9-inch pan with non-stick spray, set aside.
2. In a large pot over medium heat, add the butter. Once melted, stir in the marshmallows until melted. Remove from heat and stir in lemon zest and extract (if using).
3. Add the puffed rice cereal and strawberries to the melted marshmallows and stir until coated and evenly distributed.
4. Transfer to prepared pan and spread evenly. Press down with a sheet of wax paper.
5. Allow to cool completely, then cut into bars.