Caramel Rice Krispie Treats Recipe

Name: Caramel Rice Krispie Treats Recipe
Prep time: 2 h 30 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 3 h
Yield: 15 bars
Ingredients: 10 Tablespoons unsalted butter; 24 ounce miniature marshmallows; 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract; 10 cups Rice Krispies cereal; 2 bags Kraft caramel bits; ¼ cup heavy cream; ¾ cup Ghirardelli dark chocolate wafers; 1/4-1/2 cup M&M mini milk chocolate baking bits

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Prep Time
2 hrs 30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Additional Time
25 mins
Total Time
3 hrs
Servings
15 bars
Calories
366 kcal
Course
Snacks
Cuisine
American

Caramel Rice Krispie Treats Recipe

Nicole Henderson

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These Easy, Gourmet Caramel and Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats are so fun to make AND eat! Perfect for birthdays, bake sales, and even a fun snack the kids can help make!

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Ingredients

Servings

10 Tablespoons unsalted butter
24 ounce miniature marshmallows divided
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
10 cups Rice Krispies cereal
2 bags Kraft caramel bits, 11 ounce each
¼ cup heavy cream
¾ cup Ghirardelli dark chocolate wafers melted
1/4-1/2 cup M&M mini milk chocolate baking bits

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Instructions

Line a 15x10x1-inch baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
In a large saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Once melted, add in all but 1 1/2 cups of the marshmallows. Reduct heat to low and continue stirring until completely melted.
Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla. Add the cereal and reserved marshmallows. Fold gently until combined.
Pour into prepared baking dish. Press GENTLY with your fingertips until spread out.
In a microwave safe bowl, combine caramel bits with heavy cream. Heat for 1 1/2 minutes, stirring every 30 seconds until smooth. Spread over krispie treats. Allow to set about two hours.
Cut into large squares. Separate onto a cutting board and slide popsicle stick into them, if desired, Drizzle with melted chocolate and add candy bits if desired. Allow to set about 15 minutes and enjoy! Store covered at room temperature.

Notes

To prevent cereal treats from sticking to your fingers, dampen them with water before spreading them in the pan.
Display or store the treats in a single layer to preserve the look of the chocolate and M&Ms.
When melting the caramel with the heavy cream, be sure to stir them together every 30 seconds or so. This helps everything combine and melt evenly without scalding.
Always use fresh mini marshmallows and fresh rice crispy cereal for best results!
Store at room temperature for up to one week.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1bar Calories 366kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 59g (20%) Protein 3g (6%) Fat 14g (22%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 4g Trans Fat 0.3g Cholesterol 25mg (8%) Sodium 141mg (6%) Potassium 95mg (3%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 32g (64%) Vitamin A 1544IU (31%) Vitamin C 12mg (13%) Calcium 18mg (2%) Iron 7mg (39%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 15bars

Amount Per Serving

Calories 366 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving	1bar
Calories	366kcal	18%
Carbohydrates	59g	20%
Protein	3g	6%
Fat	14g	22%
Saturated Fat	8g	40%
Polyunsaturated Fat	1g	6%
Monounsaturated Fat	4g	20%
Trans Fat	0.3g	15%
Cholesterol	25mg	8%
Sodium	141mg	6%
Potassium	95mg	2%
Fiber	1g	4%
Sugar	32g	64%
Vitamin A	1544IU	31%
Vitamin C	12mg	13%
Calcium	18mg	2%
Iron	7mg	39%