Salted Caramel Rice Krispie Treats
These Salted Caramel Rice Krispie Treats combine the classic crunch of Rice Krispies with a rich, gooey caramel layer, topped with a sprinkle of coarse sea salt. Perfect for a sweet snack or dessert, they are easy to make and sure to please any crowd.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: No bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 11 ounces Kraft caramels, unwrapped
- 4 1/2 cups mini marshmallows
- 2 tablespoons milk
- Coarse sea salt, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Lightly coat a 9×13-inch glass baking dish with non-stick cooking spray and set aside.
- In a large microwave-safe bowl, combine the butter and marshmallows. Microwave on high for 1 minute and 15 seconds, until the marshmallows are melted and puffed up. Stir until smooth.
- In a large bowl, mix the melted marshmallow mixture with the Rice Krispies cereal. Press the mixture evenly into the prepared dish.
- In a medium microwave-safe bowl, combine the caramels and milk. Microwave on high for 1 minute and 20 seconds. Stir until completely smooth, heating in 10-second increments if needed.
- Pour the caramel sauce evenly over the Rice Krispies treats. Sprinkle with coarse sea salt. Allow to set at room temperature for 15 minutes, then cut into 16 bars and serve.
Nutrition
- Calories: 179
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg