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Caramel Rice Krispie Treats

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By: Leigh Anne WilkesPosted: 9/06/19Updated: 3/03/22

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stack of rice krispie treats

We are taking Rice Krispie treats to a whole new level with these Caramel Rice Krispie Treats. There is a layer of caramel between the cereal layer and then it’s topped with chocolate.

stack of caramel rice krispie treats

Caramel Stuffed Rice Krispie Treat

I love a good rice krispie treat.  For me a good crispy cereal treat is not too crispy though!  I like mine a little softer and a little more gooey than the standard recipe. When you sandwich a layer of caramel in the middle of that treat, well let’s just say, heaven!

How to Make A Rice Krispie Treat

The secret to a great rice krispie treat is the butter to marshmallow ratio. I like a lot of both!

  • In a microwave safe bowl or in a saucepan on the stove top, melt a whole bag of marshmallows and 1/2 cup of butter.
rice krispie collage
  • Mix the marshmallow and butter together until it is smooth.
  • Pour over 7 cups of rice cereal.
  • Mix to combine and totally coat cereal.
  • Put mixture into a buttered cookie sheet or jelly roll pan.
  • Let it set up and even stick it in the refrigerator if you are in a hurry.  
  • Cut through the middle with a knife or spatula.
rice krispie bars 2

Caramel Layer

  • I used the Kraft caramel bits which you don’t have to unwrap and they melt easily in the microwave.  Spread the caramel on half of the pan.  
  • Fold the other half of the bars over on top of the other half, sandwiching the caramel in between.  
  • Cut them into squares.
Caramel Rice Krispie Bars
  • Melt chocolate in microwave or on the stove top.
  • Drizzle over the cut bars with melted chocolate for the finishing touch!
Caramel Rice Krispie Bars

You may never eat a regular old rice krispie treat again!

Because I knew if left alone I would eat the entire pan myself, I posted a photo on Instagram and invited the neighbor kids to come over and have some.  The message I got back was that on a scale of 1-10, they rated an 11.  Not bad!

Caramel Rice Krispie Bars

Your new favorite way to eat a rice krispie bar!  I promise.

  • For other rice krispie treats try these:
    Cinnamon Rice Krispie Treats
  • Crispy Chocolate Cherry Treats
  • Candy Corn Rice Krispie Treats

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Caramel Rice Krispie Treats Recipe

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stack of caramel rice krispie treats

Caramel Rice Krispie Bars

Recipe From: Leigh Anne Wilkes
We are taking Rice Krispie treats to a whole new level with these Caramel Rice Krispie Treats. There is a layer of caramel between the cereal layer and then it's topped with chocolate.
serves: 20 bars
Prep:15 minutes
Cook:5 minutes
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Total:20 minutes
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Ingredients

  • 10 oz. large marshmallows
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 7 cups rice krispie cereal
  • 11 oz. Kraft Caramel Bits
  • 1/2 cup Chocolate chips melted for drizzling

Instructions

  • Add marshmallows and butter into a microwavable bowl.
  • Melt in microwave on high for 1 1/2 to 2 minutes.
  • Mix marshmallows and butter until butter melts and mixture is smooth. (If the butter doesn’t melt, microwave for an extra 15 seconds or so.)
  • Add cereal into marshmallow mixture.
  • Once the marshmallow-butter mixture is evenly mixed in, pour into a greased 18 x 13″ pan and allow to set
  • Cut in half.
  • Melt caramel bits and pour over half of the rice kris pies.
  • Cover caramel with other half of rice krispies.
  • Refrigerate to set up and then cut into pieces
  • Drizzle with melted chocolate.

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Nutrition Facts:

Calories: 205kcal (10%) Carbohydrates: 35g (12%) Protein: 2g (4%) Fat: 7g (11%) Saturated Fat: 4g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g Monounsaturated Fat: 2g Trans Fat: 1g Cholesterol: 14mg (5%) Sodium: 145mg (6%) Potassium: 48mg (1%) Fiber: 1g (4%) Sugar: 22g (24%) Vitamin A: 810IU (16%) Vitamin C: 6mg (7%) Calcium: 29mg (3%) Iron: 3mg (17%)
* Disclaimer: All nutrition information are estimates only. Read full disclosure here.
Course:Bar Cookies
Cuisine:American
stack of caramel rice krispie treats
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Originally posted September 6, 2013

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  1. Ginny says

    Posted on 12/24 at 5:22 am

    I must have done something wrong ? Rice Krispies turned out ok but Carmel in center is hard to chew, butter seemed to overpower Krispies making them soggy 🙁

    Reply
  2. Kaitlyn says

    Posted on 9/13 at 10:27 am

    I just stumbled across your blog and I wanted to tell you how incredible your pictures are! The food looks to die for… amazing job! Thanks for sharing 🙂

    Reply
    • Leigh Anne says

      Posted on 9/13 at 10:52 am

      Thank you so much! So glad you found me and I just visited your blog – that cookie salad looks amazing!! Hope you’ll visit often!

      Reply
  3. Nicole {Life's Tidbits} says

    Posted on 9/13 at 10:09 am

    I am not officially craving these rice krispie bars. Can’t wait to try out this recipe. Looks delicious!

    Reply
    • Leigh Anne says

      Posted on 9/13 at 10:19 am

      Thanks – they are worth craving!! I basically haven’t stopped thinking about them since I made them last week!!

      Reply
  4. Traci says

    Posted on 9/12 at 7:22 pm

    What an amazingly yummy recipe. Pinned for later consumption. 🙂

    Reply
    • Leigh Anne says

      Posted on 9/13 at 10:25 am

      Thanks Traci – hope you’ll give them a try and enjoy them as much as we did!

      Reply
  5. Melanie {The Inspiration Network} says

    Posted on 9/12 at 1:45 pm

    Are you kidding me? How delicious! Thanks for linking them up at DELISH…a desserts only link party!

    SMiles,
    Melanie

    Reply
    • Leigh Anne says

      Posted on 9/13 at 10:19 am

      Thanks Melanie for the fun dessert party – love it!

      Reply
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