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SALTED CARAMEL RICE KRISPIES TREATS

Easy salted caramel Rice Krispies treats! No corn syrup, heavy cream, or candy thermometer. Gooey, delicious, sweet, and salty!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword caramel rice krispies treats, rice krispies treats, salted caramel
Prep Time 8 minutes
Cook Time 2 minutes
cool 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 20 treats
Calories 147kcal

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup salted butter 1 stick
  • 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
  • 3 1/2 cups mini marshmallows divided
  • 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
  • sea salt

Instructions

  • Melt butter and sugar in a microwave-safe bowl for 60 seconds. Stir.
  • Add 2 1/2 cups mini marshmallows and microwave in 30-second intervals for 60-90 seconds, stirring after each interval until melted and smooth.
  • Stir in cereal and continue to stir until coated evenly.
  • Stir in the remaining (1 cup) of mini marshmallows
  • Press mixture into a buttered 9"x13" baking dish (or baking dish lined with parchment paper).
    Sprinkle with sea salt, to taste.
    Allow Rice Krispies treats to cool.
  • Slice into squares in the pan, or pull up the parchment paper sides to remove Rice Krispies from the pan and slice into squares on a cutting board.

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Notes

Stove top directions: heat butter, brown sugar, and marshmallows on medium to low heat until melted and smooth. Stir in cereal and mini marshmallows using a wooden spoon. Prepare the rest the same as above.

Nutrition

Calories: 147kcal