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Caramel Rice Krispie Treats Recipe
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!
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
Ingredients
- 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
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.
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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
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
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.