Salted Caramel Rice Krispies Treats

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Ideal for gifting or snacking, these salted caramel Rice Krispies treats take classic Rice Krispies treats to the next level with a delicious combination of caramel and flaky sea salt.

What’s in salted caramel Rice Krispies treats?

Before whipping up a batch of these treats, you’ll need the following ingredients:

• Rice Krispies Cereal: A 12-ounce box (about 8 1/2 cups) should cover the ingredients for this recipe.
• Mini Marshmallows: A core ingredient of any Rice Krispies treat.
• Sweetened Condensed Milk: Used for flavor and to help with bonding, this is cow’s milk that’s had the water removed. It’s a staple in many treats like this.
• Soft Caramels: For the delicious caramel flavoring. Kraft and Werther’s Original sell them as individually wrapped candy.
• Butter, Salt, and Vanilla: Classic baking ingredients.
• Caramel Sauce and Flaky Sea Salt: Used as toppings, but are also completely optional. There’s already plenty of salted caramel flavor in the squares themselves.

How long are Rice Krispies treats good for?

Once prepared, Rice Krispies treats can be stored in a sealed container on the counter for up to one week.

Can you freeze Rice Krispies treats?

Yes, you totally can freeze Rice Krispies treats! Here’s how to do it:

• Wrap each bar individually in plastic wrap to prevent sticking and freezer burn.
• Place the wrapped bars in a freezer bag or airtight container.
• Rice Krispies treats can be frozen for up to 1-2 months.

Note: To thaw, simply leave them out at room temperature for about 15

Notes & tips for salted caramel Rice Krispies treats

• If you’d like to make chocolate salted caramel Rice Krispies treats, try this recipe with chocolate-flavored Rice Krispies treats.
• And if you’re looking for more creative flavors of Rice Krispies treats, these Oreo Rice Krispie Treats are another must-make dessert!
• To make this recipe, I used a stockpot because it was big enough to hold all of the ingredients and stir everything together. If you don’t have access to a stockpot, make sure that whatever cookware you use can hold up to 10-12 cups.
• If you ever need to work the coated cereal with your hands, you can either wet your fingers with water or spray them with cooking spray to keep the mixture from sticking to your hands.

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How to make salted caramel Rice Krispies treats

Step 1 – In a stockpot, melt the butter and mix in the sweetened condensed milk.

Step 2 – Add the caramels to the stockpot, then stir until melted and thoroughly mixed.

Step 3 – Add the vanilla and salt, then quickly mix.

Step 4 – Add some of the mini marshmallows, then stir until melted and thoroughly mixed.

Step 5 – Pour in the Rice Krispies cereal and the remaining mini marshmallows, then mix well.

Step 6 – Add the Rice Krispies treat mixture to a parchment paper or aluminum foil lined 9×13 baking dish. Use a piece of parchment paper to gently press down so everything is an even layer. If you’d like, drizzle the top with caramel sauce and flaky sea salt.

Step 7 – Let set.

Step 8 – Serve and enjoy!

Recipe Details

Salted Caramel Rice Krispies Treats

4.30 from 24 votes

Author: Chrisy Toombs

Time: 5 minutes mins prep + 15 minutes mins cook + 30 minutes mins cooling

Servings: 12 Rice Krispies treats

Add the smooth flavor of caramel and a dash of flaky sea salt to this iconic treat to create soft and gooey squares of salted caramel Rice Krispies treats.

Ingredients

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• 1/2 cup salted butter
• 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
• 20 soft caramels, unwrapped
• 3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 16 ounces mini marshmallows, divided
• 8 1/2 cups Rice Krispies cereal
• caramel sauce, for topping (optional)
• flaky sea salt, for topping (optional)

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Instructions

• Line a 9×13 baking dish with parchment paper or aluminum foil, extending pieces over sides for easy handling. Spray inside with cooking spray, then set dish aside.
• In a large stockpot over low heat, melt butter. Add sweetened condensed milk to stockpot, then mix, stirring constantly, until butter is fully incorporated, about 1-2 minutes.
  1/2 cup salted butter, 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
• Add caramels to stockpot, then stir until melted and incorporated, about 3-5 minutes.
  20 soft caramels
• Add vanilla and salt to stockpot, then mix well.
  3/4 teaspoon vanilla extract, 3/4 teaspoon salt
• Add 6 1/2 cups mini marshmallows to stockpot, then stir until melted, about another 3-5 minutes.
  16 ounces mini marshmallows
• Remove stockpot from heat. Add Rice Krispies and remaining 2 cups of mini marshmallows to caramel sauce, then use a spatula to thoroughly mix and coat cereal.
  8 1/2 cups Rice Krispies cereal, 16 ounces mini marshmallows
• Pour Rice Krispies treat mixture into prepared baking dish. Use another piece of parchment paper to gently press mixture evenly into pan, ensuring it's compact without overly compressing, to create a uniform top.
• If desired, drizzle caramel sauce and flaky sea salt over prepared salted caramel Rice Krispies treats.
  caramel sauce, flaky sea salt
• Let sit for at least 30 minutes or until set enough to cut.
• Lift Rice Krispies treat base out of baking dish by gripping excess paper/foil along sides, then transfer to a work area. Peel back paper/foil from edges, then cut into 3-4 inch squares or desired size.
• Serve as desired.

Nutritional Information

Serving: 1Rice Krispies treat | Calories: 444kcal | Carbohydrates: 81g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 440mg | Potassium: 191mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 55g | Vitamin A: 1655IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 124mg | Iron: 6mg