Salted Caramel Rice Krispies Treats
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Salted Caramel Rice Krispies Treats
Description
The Salted Caramel Rice Krispies Treats blend mini marshmallows, butter, and crisp rice cereal with a caramel sauce that is stirred into the warm marshmallow mixture, creating sticky and sweet bars. The addition of flaky sea salt on top adds a nuanced salty crunch, highlighting the caramel flavor. Butter and marshmallows melt together to create the chewy, cohesive base, while the layered caramel sauce enhances the richness.
After mixing, the cereal and marshmallow mixture is pressed firmly into a lined baking pan to cool and set. The bars are finished with a drizzle of caramel sauce and a sprinkle of sea salt flakes to provide a sweet and salty finish that balances the dessert's overall sweetness. These bars can be cut into squares for a treat or snack at any time.
The recipe notes suggest using salted butter to amplify the salty-sweet contrast, mini marshmallows for even melting, and a thicker caramel sauce for better texture. Preferred sea salt flakes like Maldon are recommended for their flaky texture and flavor impact.
Ingredients
- 4 Tablespoons butter
- 10 ounce bag mini marshmallows (6 cups)
- 5 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce divided
- sea salt flakes
Instructions
- Heat a large pot over medium-low heat. Add butter and allow to melt. Stir in marshmallows and allow to melt. Stir often. Stir in 1/4 cup of caramel sauce.
- Remove from heat and pour in Rice Krispies cereal. Stir to coat together.
- Pour into a parchment paper lined or greased 9 x 9 baking pan. Press into the pan with your fingers.
- Sprinkle with sea salt, if so desired. Drizzle the remaining 1/4 of caramel sauce all over the top.
- Let set up and cool. Cut into squares.
Notes
- Use salted butter to enhance the salty-sweet flavor combination.
- Employ mini marshmallows for better melting and consistent texture.
- Choose a thick caramel sauce or caramel dip for optimal coating and flavor.
- Top with flaky sea salt like Maldon for a pleasant crunch and saltiness.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 173 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 173kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 143mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 23mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 20g | 40% |
| Vitamin A | 901IU | 18% |
| Vitamin C | 7mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 1% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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