Salted Caramel Rice Krispies
Salted caramel rice krispie treats are a sophisticated twist on the childhood classic! My version is made with an easy homemade caramel sauce and finished with a drizzle of chocolate.
Servings 20 squares
Calories 181kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup (113 g) salted butter (plus additional for greasing pan)
- 1 cup (200 g) brown sugar firmly packed
- 6 Tablespoons (88 ml) heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 10 oz (283 g) marshmallows (mini or regular-sized will work fine)
- 7 cups (205 g) crisped rice cereal
- ¼ cup semisweet chocolate chips or chocolate baking bar for drizzle, optional
- additional flaky sea salt for sprinkling on top optional
Instructions
- Prepare a 13x9" baking pan by lightly greasing the bottom and sides with butter. Set aside.
- In large pot melt together butter, brown sugar and heavy cream on medium-low heat, stirring constantly until butter is melted and sugar is dissolved.½ cup (113 g) salted butter, 1 cup (200 g) brown sugar, 6 Tablespoons (88 ml) heavy cream
- Once butter is melted, increase heat to medium and whisk for 2 minutes (do not allow to come to a boil).
- Reduce heat to medium-low.
- Stir in salt and vanilla extract.1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ¼ teaspoon salt
- Stir in marshmallows, stirring constantly until completely melted.10 oz (283 g) marshmallows
- Add cereal and stir well, ensuring ingredients are well combined and cereal is entirely coated by caramel mixture.7 cups (205 g) crisped rice cereal
- Spread into prepared pan.
- Melt chocolate in microwave by heating at 15 second increments and stirring regularly.¼ cup semisweet chocolate chips or chocolate baking bar
- Drizzle chocolate over cereal in pan. Allow rice krispies to sit until chocolate hardens before cutting and serving.additional flaky sea salt for sprinkling on top
Notes
Storing
Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days. I do not recommend refrigerating.Nutrition
Serving: 1square | Calories: 181kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 57mg | Potassium: 38mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 208IU | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 1mg