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Salted Caramel Rice Krispie Treats
These salty and sweet Salted Caramel Rice Krispie Treats are a true crowd-pleaser. They take a classic dessert recipe and add caramel and sea salt for a fun twist.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Cooling Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 25 mins
Servings: 16
Calories: 344 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Snacks
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- ½ teaspoon Flaky sea salt plus more for topping
- 16 ounces mini marshmallows
- 10 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 3 tablespoons Caramel sauce (Optional) for drizzling OR 3 Tablespoons reserved caramel from recipe
Instructions
- Prepare a 9x13-inch pan by buttering it thoroughly and lining it with parchment paper, leaving overhangs for easy removal. Lightly butter the parchment paper as well.
- In a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan, combine the butter, brown sugar, heavy whipping cream.
- Over medium low heat, whisk constantly until butter melts and the mixture begins to bubble. Cook for 5-7 minutes until caramel coats the back of a spoon. Alternatively, attach a candy thermometer and cook the caramel mixture until it reaches 238°F (soft-ball stage), ensuring it doesn’t exceed this temperature to avoid hardening later.
- Remove the caramel from the heat and stir in the sea salt until well incorporated.
- Immediately add the mini marshmallows to the caramel mixture and stir until completely melted and smooth.
- Quickly fold in the Rice Krispies cereal, ensuring all pieces are evenly coated with the marshmallow-caramel mixture.
- Transfer the mixture into the prepared pan. Using a buttered spatula or your hands (lightly greased with butter), press the mixture evenly into the pan without compacting it too tightly. Allow to cool for 30 minutes.
- Drizzle the caramel sauce over the top of the Rice Krispie treats and sprinkle with a pinch of flaky sea salt.
- Allow the treats to continue to cool at room temperature for at least 30 more minutes before slicing into squares or rectangles.
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Notes
- Use a candy thermometer to ensure your caramel sauce reaches the correct temperature. Otherwise, it will harden.
- Store the salted caramel Rice Krispie treats in an airtight container. They still stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- If you want the treats to cool faster, place them in the refrigerator or the freezer.
- Use a candy thermometer to ensure your caramel sauce reaches the correct temperature. Otherwise, it will harden.
- Store the salted caramel Rice Krispie treats in an airtight container. They still stay fresh in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- If you want the treats to cool faster, place them in the refrigerator or the freezer.
Nutrition Information
Calories
344kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
54g
(18%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
4g
Trans Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
39mg
(13%)
Sodium
208mg
(9%)
Potassium
55mg
(2%)
Fiber
0.1g
(0%)
Sugar
34g
(68%)
Vitamin A
1631IU
(33%)
Vitamin C
11mg
(12%)
Calcium
23mg
(2%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 344
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 344kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 54g | 18% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 15g | 23% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 39mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 208mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 55mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugar | 34g | 68% |
| Vitamin A | 1631IU | 33% |
| Vitamin C | 11mg | 12% |
| Calcium | 23mg | 2% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.