5 from 18 votes
Salted Caramel Rice Krispie Treats
This recipe transforms classic Rice Krispie treats by incorporating a homemade salted caramel sauce, resulting in a chewy, buttery dessert with rich caramel notes and a hint of saltiness. Using both mini marshmallows mixed with cereal and melted within the caramel sauce provides extra softness inside the crunchy cereal matrix. Pressed into a pan and cooled, these treats combine familiar crisp textures with a flavorful caramel twist.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
24
Calories:
248 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 6 cups rice krispie cereal
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 10 ounces mini marshmallows plus 1 cup of additional mini marshmallows
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine cereal with the 1 additional cup of mini marshmallows. Set aside. Spray an 9x13 pan with cooking spray and set aside.
- In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat, stirring constantly. Once butter is melted, add brown sugar, whipping cream, and corn syrup. Cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes, stirring constantly and scraping the bottom. Once caramel thickens, add salt and stir until combined.
- Remove from heat and add the 10 oz bag of marshmallows. Stir until all marshmallows are melted and mixture is smooth.
- Pour mixture over cereal and marshmallows. Mix until combined. Press mixture into the 9x13 pan. Cover and cool completely before cutting.
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Notes
- Measure all ingredients before starting to quickly mix the hot caramel with the cereal.
- Use cooking spray on hands when pressing the mixture into the pan to prevent sticking.
- Choose an 8-inch or 9-inch square pan for thicker treats instead of the 9x13 pan.
- Speed up cooling by covering the pan and placing it in the freezer for about 20 minutes.
- Store treats covered at room temperature for best texture.
Nutrition Information
Calories
248kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
56g
(19%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
3g
(5%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Cholesterol
9mg
(3%)
Sodium
390mg
(16%)
Potassium
45mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
34g
(68%)
Vitamin A
1339IU
(27%)
Vitamin C
12mg
(13%)
Calcium
14mg
(1%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 24 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 248
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 248kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 56g | 19% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 3g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 390mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 45mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 34g | 68% |
| Vitamin A | 1339IU | 27% |
| Vitamin C | 12mg | 13% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.