Description
Sweet, chewy, and perfectly gooey, these Salted Caramel Rice Krispie Treats combine classic marshmallow cereal bars with a rich caramel twist and a hint of sea salt.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
- 1 package (10 oz) mini marshmallows
- 1/2 cup salted caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/2 tsp sea salt (plus extra for topping)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter.
- Lower the heat and stir in the mini marshmallows. Stir continuously until melted and smooth.
- Remove from heat and add the salted caramel sauce and vanilla extract. Stir until fully combined.
- Place the Rice Krispies cereal in a large bowl and pour the marshmallow-caramel mixture over it. Stir until all cereal is coated.
- Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Press the mixture evenly into the pan using a greased spatula or your hands.
- Drizzle extra salted caramel on top and sprinkle with sea salt.
- Let cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes before cutting into squares.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, use certified gluten-free cereal.
- To make it vegan, use dairy-free butter and vegan marshmallows.
- Try flavor variations like chocolate fudge, peanut butter, or butterscotch sauce instead of caramel.
- Add crushed pretzels for an extra salty crunch.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Snack
- Method: No Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: salted caramel, rice krispie treats, marshmallow bars, no bake dessert, caramel cereal bars