Caramel Rice Krispies Treats
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Caramel Rice Krispies Treats
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We took the standard rice krispies treats (perfected with just the right ratio of marshmallow + cereal, of course) and added a thick, gooey layer of caramel to the middle. These are over the top in the best way possible.
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Ingredients
For the rice krispies:
- 6 tablespoons butter divided
- 8 cups mini marshmallows divided
- 12 cups Rice Krispies cereal divided
For the caramel:
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 11 ounces soft caramel candies unwrapped
- 4 tablespoons butter
- kosher salt optional
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Instructions
To make the rice krispies:
- To make the first layer of rice krispies treats, add 3 tablespoons of butter and 4 cups of mini marshmallows to a large microwave safe bowl.
- Microwave for 1 minute and then stir until smooth. If the marshmallows are not fully melted, microwave in 15 second bursts, stirring each time, until smooth.
- Stir 6 cups of cereal into the melted marshmallows to combine.
- Press the mixture into a greased 9x13 dish. Don’t press too hard or you’ll compact the bars too much and they’ll be harder than they should be when eating.
To make the caramel sauce:
- Add the sweetened condensed milk, caramel candies, and butter to a small sauce pan over medium low heat. Cook, stirring frequently, until the caramel has melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Pour the caramel sauce over the layer of rice krispies treats in the pan. If desired, sprinkle with kosher salt.
To finish:
- To make the top layer of rice krispies treats, add the remaining 3 tablespoons of butter and 4 cups of marshmallows to a large microwave safe bowl.
- Microwave for 1 minute and then stir until smooth. If the marshmallows are not fully melted, microwave in 15 second bursts, stirring each time, until smooth.
- Stir 6 cups of cereal into the melted marshmallows to combine.
- Gently press the mixture down over the caramel using a piece of greased wax or parchment paper. Don’t press too hard or you’ll compact the bars too much and they’ll be harder than they should be when eating.
- Let cool for 2 hours before slicing and serving.
Notes
- A 16 ounce bag of mini marshmallows is exactly 8 cups. You can also use full sized marshmallows, if you prefer.
- I used a pinch or two of kosher salt on the caramel layer, just to balance out the flavor. You can skip this if you’re not a fan of salted caramel desserts.
- This will fill a 9x13 pan pretty perfectly with the top of the rice krispies right at the top of the pan. Because they’re so thick, we cut them into smaller squares, making about 20 rice krispies treats per pan.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1bar
Calories
301kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
53g
(18%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
2g
Trans Fat
0.2g
Cholesterol
23mg
(8%)
Sodium
213mg
(9%)
Potassium
131mg
(4%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
34g
(68%)
Vitamin A
1352IU
(27%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
81mg
(8%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 20bars
Amount Per Serving
Calories 301 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1bar | |
| Calories | 301kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 53g | 18% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 23mg | 8% |
| Sodium | 213mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 131mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 34g | 68% |
| Vitamin A | 1352IU | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 81mg | 8% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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