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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.
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.
- 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.
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.
- Melt chocolate in microwave or on the stove top.
- Drizzle over the cut bars with melted chocolate for the finishing touch!
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!
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
Caramel Rice Krispie Bars
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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Originally posted September 6, 2013
PJ @ Planned in Pencil says
I featured these delicious treats on Planned in Pencil this week, feel free to stop by and grab a button if you’d like.
Leigh Anne says
Thanks so much for the feature!
Tracy @ Daily Dish Magazine says
What a great spin on a tried a true favorite recipe. Caramel makes everything super yummy!
Leigh Anne says
Tracy – it takes something we all love and makes it even better!
tammigirl says
Oh my gosh! Forgetting for a moment that we’re both women and already married, this makes me want to marry you!
I have a bag of those caramel bits just waiting for inspiration, and lady, this was it! I think I see where my day is headed.
Leigh Anne says
LOL – TammiGirl! You are so cute! Get those caramel bits out. You won’t be sorry!!
Ritchil says
Yum! I think I just found what the kids and I will be making and snacking on this weekend. Pinning!
Leigh Anne says
hope they enjoy them!!
Kristy, Life-n-Reflection says
I think you’ve out done yourself with these – just pinned to my READY TO BAKE board 🙂
Leigh Anne says
Thanks Kristy – I must admit they are pretty amazing!!