Description
Delight your taste buds with these Indulgent Salted Caramel Rice Krispie Treats, combining the rich flavors of caramel and butter with the classic gooey marshmallow and crunchy Rice Krispies. Enhanced with chocolate chips, dried fruits, nuts, and coconut flakes, these treats offer a perfect balance of sweetness, texture, and depth, ideal for sharing or snacking.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 sticks Unsalted Butter
- 0.5 cup Caramel Sauce
- 6 cups Mini Marshmallows
- 0.5 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 8 cups Rice Krispies Cereal
Add-ins
- 1 cup Chocolate Chips (semi-sweet or milk chocolate)
- 1 cup Dried Fruits (cranberries or raisins)
- 1 cup Nuts (almonds or pecans)
- 1 cup Coconut Flakes (sweetened or unsweetened)
Instructions
- Prep the Baking Dish: Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish generously with non-stick cooking spray to ensure the treats don’t stick when setting.
- Melt Butter and Caramel: In a large pot over medium-low heat, combine the 2 sticks of unsalted butter with 0.5 cup of caramel sauce. Stir continuously for 3-5 minutes until both are melted and fully combined, creating a smooth base.
- Add Marshmallows: Stir in 6 cups of mini marshmallows and 0.5 teaspoon of kosher salt. Continue mixing for another 3-5 minutes until the marshmallows are fully melted and the mixture is smooth and gooey.
- Incorporate Rice Krispies: Remove the pot from heat. Fold in 8 cups of Rice Krispies cereal, stirring gently but thoroughly until every piece is evenly coated with the marshmallow mixture.
- Mix in Add-ins: Gently fold in the 1 cup each of chocolate chips, dried fruits, nuts, and coconut flakes, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture without breaking the cereal.
- Transfer and Press: Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Using damp hands or a non-stick spatula, press the mixture evenly into the corners and smooth the top to create a compact layer.
- Cool and Slice: Allow the treats to cool at room temperature for 30 minutes to 1 hour until firm. Then slice them into squares or rectangles for serving and enjoy.
Notes
- Use unsalted butter to control the salt level, but margarine can be substituted if needed.
- For a richer flavor, homemade caramel sauce can replace store-bought caramel sauce.
- Regular marshmallows can be used but may take longer to melt.
- Adjust salt quantity if using table salt instead of kosher salt.
- Try other crisp cereals if Rice Krispies are unavailable.
- Store treats in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- For extra firmness, refrigerate the treats after cooling.
