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Chocolate Caramel Rice Krispie Treats Recipe

Deliciously decadent Chocolate Caramel Rice Krispie Treats are a new chocolatey twist on the classic treat!

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Chill
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 13 mins
Servings: 12
Calories: 497 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp butter
  • 10 oz mini marshmallows
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 7 cups Rice Krispies cereal
  • 14 oz caramels unwrapped
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 bag milk chocolate chips

Instructions

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  1. Grease a 9x13 pan and set aside.
  2. In a medium pot add butter and mini marshmallows and melt on medium heat stirring constantly. When mixture is smooth, add vanilla.
  3. Remove pot from heat and add cereal and mix well. Pour this into the greased pan.
  4. Spread and smooth the mixture using a spatula or wax paper. Put in fridge and chill.
  5. In another pot, add unwrapped caramels and water and cook on low heat, stirring constantly until the mixture is smooth. Pour this over your Rice Krispies mixture and spread evenly. Put back in fridge to chill.
  6. For last layer, add chocolate chips to a small pot on low heat, stirring constantly until melted and smooth. Add peanut butter and mix until smooth. Remove from heat and add to the caramel layer. Place back in fridge to chill for at least 1 hour.
  7. Cut bars while cold but set out at least half hour before eating so they aren't as hard and cold. ENJOY!

Nutrition Information

Calories 497kcal (25%) Carbohydrates 80g (27%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 17g (26%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 14mg (5%) Sodium 280mg (12%) Potassium 160mg (5%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 55g (110%) Vitamin A 1255IU (25%) Vitamin C 10.6mg (12%) Calcium 84mg (8%) Iron 5.6mg (31%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 497

% Daily Value*

Calories 497kcal 25%
Carbohydrates 80g 27%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 17g 26%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 14mg 5%
Sodium 280mg 12%
Potassium 160mg 3%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 55g 110%
Vitamin A 1255IU 25%
Vitamin C 10.6mg 12%
Calcium 84mg 8%
Iron 5.6mg 31%

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