Turtle Rice Krispie Treats
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Turtle Rice Krispie Treats
Description
The recipe starts by melting butter and most of the miniature marshmallows over medium-low heat until smooth, then stirring in Rice Krispies cereal, some chopped toasted pecans, and additional unmelted marshmallows for texture. This mixture is pressed firmly into a prepared pan to form the base layer.
Separately, caramel bits are melted with heavy cream to a smooth sauce, and semi-sweet chocolate chips are melted with additional cream to create a tempered chocolate drizzle. Half of each drizzle is poured over the Rice Krispie base, sprinkled with extra pecans, then the remaining caramel and chocolate drizzles are added on top. Once cooled completely, the treats are cut into squares.
This combination gives a chewy, crisp marshmallow treat accented by creamy caramel, rich chocolate, and crunchy pecans, replicating the flavors associated with turtle candies but in a handheld form. It makes a sweet snack or dessert with varied textures.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup butter
- 7 cups miniature marshmallows divided
- 7 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 ⅓ cups pecan divided, chopped, toasted
- 1 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
- ¼ cup heavy whipping cream
- 5 ½ ounces caramel bits or 5 ½ ounces caramels unwrapped
- 2 ½ tablespoons heavy whipping cream
Instructions
- Melt butter and 6 cups of mini marshmallows over medium low heat until smooth.
- Stir in Rice Krispies, ⅓ cup pecans, and 1 cup of marshmallows (unmelted). Press into a well-greased 9×13 pan (or slightly smaller if you prefer a thicker Rice Krispie).
- Melt caramel bits and 2 ½ tablespoons heavy cream in the microwave for 60-90 seconds (stirring every 30 seconds) until smooth.
- In a separate bowl, combine ¼ cup heavy cream and chocolate chips. Microwave at 50% power for 90 seconds (stirring every 30 seconds) until smooth.
- Drizzle ½ of the caramel and ½ of the chocolate over the Krispies. Top with pecans. Drizzle remaining caramel and chocolate. Cool completely.
- Cut into squares and serve
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 16squares
Amount Per Serving
Calories 321 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 321 | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 42g | 14% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 17mg | 6% |
| Sodium | 134mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 136mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 24g | 48% |
| Vitamin A | 1005IU | 20% |
| Vitamin C | 7.8mg | 9% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 4.7mg | 26% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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