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Caramel Rice Krispie Treats

Soft, gooey, and so, so good - these Caramel Rice Krispie Treats are a step up from using just marshmallows. A deeper flavor, softer, with the perfect marshmallow pull, this recipe will be a crowd pleaser!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Additional Time
30 mins
Total Time
40 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 259 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 (11 oz) bag wrapped caramel squares unwrapped
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 16 oz. mini marshmallows
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 7 cups Rice Krispies or puffed rice cereal

Instructions

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  1. Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with nonstick cooking spray or rub with butter. Set aside.
  2. In a large pot (I like to use a Dutch oven), slightly melt the butter, then add the caramels. Cook, stirring constantly, until the caramels are mostly melted.
  3. Add the marshmallows to the pot and continue to stir until the marshmallows are melted. Stir in the salt.
  4. Remove from the heat and stir the Rice Krispies into the mixture. Stir lightly, making sure the cereal is evenly coated with the caramel marshmallow mixture.
  5. Immediately pour into the prepared baking dish. Lightly press the cereal into a single layer - you don’t want to compact the cereal, but you want it all evenly pressed in. 
  6. Let the bars sit until they are set up, at least 30 minutes, then slice into squares.

Notes

  • If weighing, 7 cups of cereal is 6.3 oz.
  • If weighing, 7 cups of cereal is 6.3 oz.
  • Nutrition information provided as an estimate only. Various brands and products can change the counts. Any nutritional information should be used as a general guide.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1bar Calories 259kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 41g (14%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 10g (15%) Saturated Fat 6g (30%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 22mg (7%) Sodium 210mg (9%) Fiber 0g (0%) Sugar 23g (46%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 259

% Daily Value*

Serving 1bar
Calories 259kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 41g 14%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 10g 15%
Saturated Fat 6g 30%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Trans Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 22mg 7%
Sodium 210mg 9%
Fiber 0g 0%
Sugar 23g 46%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.