Salted Caramel Rice Krispie Treats
These Salted Caramel Rice Krispie Treats are a salty yet sweet tasty spin-off from everyone’s favorite childhood treat! This No-Bake dessert whips up in just a few minutes!
For more Rice Krispies cereal treats try my classic homemade Rice Krispie Treats or Hot Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats!
A Salty Caramel Twist On The Classic treat
These Salted Caramel Rice Krispies Treats are perfectly softy and chewy which is exactly what we all look for in that first bite of Krispies treats! Topped with a caramel drizzle and flakey sea salt puts these treats on a whole new level that will have everyone coming back for another square!
Don’t get me wrong, I love a warm baked dessert, but I also love whipping up treats that require no baking as well! In just under an hour, you’ll be enjoying a perfectly balanced salt and sweet treat!
Rice Krispies are always a hit, regardless of flavor! Need a dessert in a pinch that’s a known crowd-pleaser? This is your recipe! At over a dozen servings, these treats will make a lot of people happy!
Rebecca’s Recipe Review
Taste: Salty, sweet flavor with marshmallowy goodness!
Texture: Deliciously chewy with a bit of a crunch!
Ease: 4/10
Pros: Serving hand-held desserts are always easier than slicing, serving, and plating! Plus, no extra dishes!
Cons: Being careful not to overcook or press the treats too hard in the pan or the result is hard rice krispie treats!
Would I Make This Again? Yes!
Caramel Rice Krispie Treats Ingredient Notes
This Krispies treats recipe uses some of the basic ingredients from my classic Rice Krispie Treats as well as some add-ins to create this tasty salted caramel version!
- Rice Krispies Cereal – I recommend starting with an unopened box of cereal for freshness!
- Mini Marshmallows – Once melted, these are the binding agent that holds this delicious treat together!
- Salted Butter – Salted butter will help offset the sweetness from the marshmallows and caramels!
- Sweetened Condensed Milk – This will help these treats stay softer and chewier for longer!
- Soft Caramels – I used Kraft but feel free to use what you prefer!
- Salt – Like the salted butter, this helps to offset the sweetness in this recipe as well!
- Vanilla Extract – Enhances the flavor of the marshmallows!
- Optional Toppings – Caramel Sauce to drizzle over the top as well as flakey salt to sprinkle over them!
These were AMAZING and the 1st pan was gone in the blink of an eye. My only comment was the bottoms were pretty gooey from the caramel mixture. Made a 2nd pan a few days later, added another 1/2 cup of rice crispies and that was perfect! 10 outta 10!!
– Jennifer H
How To Make Salted Caramel Rice Krispies Treats
- Melt the butter and then add in the sweetened condensed milk and stir until fully incorporated.
- Add in the caramels and continue stirring until melted. Afterward, add in the vanilla and salt.
- Stir in 6 1/2 cups of marshmallows until melted.
- Remove from heat and add the Rice Krispies cereal and remaining mini marshmallows into the marshmallow mixture.
- Transfer the rice Krispies mixture to the prepared baking sheet and gently press them into the pan. Finish this treat off by drizzling caramel sauce for an added caramel layer and flakey salt over the top!
Rebecca’s Tips For Perfect Rice Krispie Treats
- Don’t press the mixture into the pan too hard! This will likely result in tough, hard rice Krispies treats!
- Be careful not to overcook the mixture or the treats will turn out hard.
- Coat your hands with cooking spray, or use a piece of parchment paper to gently press the squares into the pan without getting all sticky!
- Allow the treats to cool completely to allow them to set up before cutting them up into squares!
- Reserving marshmallows to stir in with the cereal allows for added marshmallow flavor! Trust me, it’s a delicious element you don’t want to miss out on!
Can I Make This Recipe With Cocoa Krispies?
Absolutely! I think that would make for a fantastic chocolate caramel treat! And if you’re a peanut butter fan, I love this recipe for Peanut Butter Rice Krispie Treats!
How To Store Caramel Rice Krispie Treats
Store these krispie treats in an airtight container for up to a week! But I bet any leftovers get eaten up much sooner!
Here Are More No-Bake Cereal Treats Made With Marshmallows:
- Cap’n Crunch Treats – A fun no-bake dessert using a cereal that everyone loves!
- Fruity Pebbles Treats – This fun dessert is ready in under 30 minutes!
- Marshmallow Oreo Treats – Chocolaty treats loaded with marshmallows and cookies n cream flavor!
- Cocoa Pebbles Treats – Crispy, chewy marshmallow squares that any chocolate lover will appreciate!
- Lucky Charms Treats – Kids will love having their favorite cereal turned into handheld marshmallowy treats!
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Salted Caramel Rice Krispies Treats
Ingredients
- ½ cup salted butter
- 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- 20 soft caramels I used Kraft
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ teaspoon salt
- 16 ounces mini marshmallows divided
- 9 cups rice krispies cereal
- Caramel sauce optional topping
- Flakey salt optional topping
Instructions
- Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment then spray with cooking spray.
- Melt the butter in a large pot over low heat, then add the sweetened condensed milk and stir continuously until fully incorporated.½ cup salted butter, 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
- Add the caramels to the pot and continue stirring until melted, then add the vanilla and salt.20 soft caramels, ¾ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Add 6½ cups of mini marshmallows to the pot, reserving the other 2 cups, and stir until melted.16 ounces mini marshmallows
- Remove from heat and fold in the rice krispies and the remaining 2 cups of mini marshmallows into the marshmallow mixture with a rubber spatula until they are fully coated.9 cups rice krispies cereal, 16 ounces mini marshmallows
- Transfer the rice krispies mixture into the prepared 9×13-inch baking sheet and use another piece of parchment to gently press the rice krispie treats into the pan.
- Drizzle caramel sauce and flakey salt on the tops of the rice krispies treats and allow to set for 30 minutes before slicing and enjoying.Caramel sauce, Flakey salt
Notes
- How To Store: Store these krispie treats in an airtight container for up to a week! But I bet any leftovers get eaten up much sooner!
- How Come My Caramel Rice Krispie Treats Came Out Hard? It could be that the marshmallow mixture was cooked too long or they may have gotten pressed into the pan too hard.
- Can I Make This Recipe With Cocoa Krispies? Absolutely! I think that would make for a fantastic chocolaty caramel treat!
- Tips For Perfect Rice Krispies Treats!
- Don’t press the mixture into the pan too hard! This will likely result in tough, hard rice Krispies treats!
- Coat your hands with cooking spray or use a piece of parchment paper to gently press the squares into the pan without getting all sticky!
- Allow the treats to cool completely to allow them to set up before cutting up into squares!
- Reserving marshmallows to stir in with the cereal allows for added marshmallow flavor! Trust me, it’s a delicious element you don’t want to miss out on!
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These were AMAZING and the 1st pan was gone in the blink of an eye. My only comment was the bottoms were pretty gooey from the caramel mixture. Made a 2nd pan a few days later, added another 1/2 cup of rice crispies and that was perfect! 10 outta 10!!
So glad you enjoyed them, thanks for letting us know about the extra cereal, we’ll make a note of that in the recipe.