Caramel Rice Krispie Treats
Crispy Rice Krispie layers sandwich a gooey caramel filling made from caramels and sweetened condensed milk.
Servings: 20 servings
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 8 cupsRice Krispies
- 3/4 cupbutterdivided
- 2 packages10 ounces each miniature marshmallows
- 11 ouncepackage caramelsunwrapped
- 14 ouncecan sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
Instructions
- Spray a 10" x 15" pan with nonstick spray and set aside.
- In a large microwave-safe bowl combine 1/4 cup butter and 1 package (10 oz) miniature marshmallows. Microwave on high 1 minute; stir until smooth. If not fully melted, microwave in additional 30-second intervals, stirring between, until melted and smooth.
- Add 4 cups Rice Krispies to the bowl and stir until evenly coated. Gently press this mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan to form an even layer.
- In a medium saucepan combine the unwrapped 11-ounce caramels, 1/4 cup butter, and the entire 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk. Melt over medium heat, stirring frequently, until smooth and combined. Remove from heat.
- Pour the caramel evenly over the Rice Krispie layer in the pan and spread to the edges.
- In a large microwave-safe bowl combine the remaining 1/4 cup butter and the second package (10 oz) miniature marshmallows. Microwave on high 1 minute; stir until smooth. If not fully melted, microwave in additional 30-second intervals, stirring between, until melted and smooth.
- Add the remaining 4 cups Rice Krispies to the bowl and stir until evenly coated. Gently press this mixture over the caramel layer to form the top layer.
- Refrigerate at least 2 hours to set. Cut into squares and serve.
Equipment
- 10 x 15-inch pan
- nonstick spray
- large microwave-safe bowl
- Medium Saucepan
- Mixing Spoon
- Measuring Cups
- Spatula
Notes
Be sure to use fresh marshmallows! If your marshmallows are stale, your rice krispie treats won’t be as soft.
Don’t overcook the marshmallows. When you melt them with the butter, start with one minute in the microwave and then stir. If needed, warm them for 30 seconds more so the mixture is smooth.
Once you add the cereal to the melted marshmallow mixture, work quickly to press it into the pan before it sets.
To keep the marshmallow cereal mixture from sticking to your hands, lightly coat your hands with cooking spray before pressing the mixture into the pan.
Don’t skip the chilling step – if you don’t let the bars set up they will be too soft and fall apart when you slice them.
Be sure to store the treats in an airtight container either at room temperature or in the fridge. If they are exposed to air they will dry out and harden.
Make salted caramel rice krispie treats – just sprinkle some sea salt over the caramel filling before you add the top layer.
Love chocolate? Turn them into chocolate caramel bars and drizzle some melted chocolate over the top before you chill them. Or, sprinkle some chocolate chips over the caramel layer!
Don’t overcook the marshmallows. When you melt them with the butter, start with one minute in the microwave and then stir. If needed, warm them for 30 seconds more so the mixture is smooth.
Once you add the cereal to the melted marshmallow mixture, work quickly to press it into the pan before it sets.
To keep the marshmallow cereal mixture from sticking to your hands, lightly coat your hands with cooking spray before pressing the mixture into the pan.
Don’t skip the chilling step – if you don’t let the bars set up they will be too soft and fall apart when you slice them.
Be sure to store the treats in an airtight container either at room temperature or in the fridge. If they are exposed to air they will dry out and harden.
Make salted caramel rice krispie treats – just sprinkle some sea salt over the caramel filling before you add the top layer.
Love chocolate? Turn them into chocolate caramel bars and drizzle some melted chocolate over the top before you chill them. Or, sprinkle some chocolate chips over the caramel layer!