Toasted Coconut Lime Rice Krispie Treats Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups shredded, sweetened coconut, divided
- 8 cups rice Krispie cereal
- 4 ounces almond bark
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 1 15-16 ounce bag mini marshmallows
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime zest (zest from about 2 limes)
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