Caramel Rice Krispie Treats

Up your game with these delicious Stuffed Caramel Rice Krispie Treats! Your favorite Rice Krispie Treat on the bottom, a gooey caramel filling topped with more soft, chewy Rice Krispie Treats.

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They’re not your average cereal bar! I took my amazing classic rice krispie treat recipe and gave it a caramel upgrade. These are a must-make and the best recipe to share or keep all to yourself!

You Will Love These Caramel Rice Krispie Bars!

• This is your favorite childhood no bake dessert all dressed up with an ooey-gooey caramel filling!
• It’s an easy recipe, too, with just five ingredients.
• It’s a great dessert for a crowd and once you try it, you’ll want to share them at all the gatherings you’re invited to!
• Caramel, marshmallows, and rice cereal – I’m telling you, this is the best combination ever. You’re going to love these caramel rice krispie treats!

Ingredients

• Rice Krispie cereal – any brand of puff rice cereal will work.
• Butter – if you use unsalted butter you may want to add a few pinches of salt when you melt the butter.
• Mini marshmallows – you can use regular marshmallows, too! You will need 10 ounces.
• Caramels – look for wrapped caramels and, of course, unwrap them for this recipe.
• Sweetened condensed milk – there isn’t a sub for this!

How to Make Them

Bottom layer: Melt butter and marshmallows in the microwave until smooth. This should only take a minute or so. Mix in some rice krispies cereal and then press the marshmallow mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.

Caramel filling: Melt the caramels with butter and the sweetened condensed milk in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until smooth and pour the caramel sauce over the top of the bottom layer in the pan.

Top layer: Melt the rest of the butter and marshmallows in the microwave until smooth. Add the rest of the cereal, stir, and then gently press the mixture on top of the caramel filling in an even layer.

Chill: Cover the pan and chill the bars for at least two hours before slicing and serving.

Tips for the Best Treats

• Be sure to use fresh marshmallows! If your marshmallows are stale, your rice krispie treats won’t be as soft.
• Don’t overcook the marshmallows. When you melt them with the butter, start with one minute in the microwave and then stir. If needed, warm them for 30 seconds more so the mixture is smooth.
• Once you add the cereal to the melted marshmallow mixture, work quickly to press it into the pan before it sets.
• To keep the marshmallow cereal mixture from sticking to your hands, lightly coat your hands with cooking spray before pressing the mixture into the pan.
• Don’t skip the chilling step – if you don’t let the bars set up they will be too soft and fall apart when you slice them.
• Be sure to store the treats in an airtight container either at room temperature or in the fridge. If they are exposed to air they will dry out and harden.

Can you freeze caramel rice krispie treats?

Yes, they freeze great! Once you’ve chilled them, slice them into squares. Wrap each square in plastic wrap (or stack them in a container with wax paper separating the layers) and then store them in a freezer bag or container. They will keep well in the freezer for two months.

Variations

Want to put a spin on these cereal bars? Here are some ideas!

• Make salted caramel rice krispie treats – just sprinkle some sea salt over the caramel filling before you add the top layer.
• Love chocolate? Turn them into chocolate caramel bars and drizzle some melted chocolate over the top before you chill them. Or, sprinkle some chocolate chips over the caramel layer!

Once you try these caramel rice krispie treats you might not go back to the classic ones! That caramel layer is to die for – I know they’ll be a big hit when you make them!

More Easy No Bake Dessert Recipes

• No Bake Peanut Butter Cheerio Bars
• No Bake S’mores Trifles
• No Bake Peanut Butter Cereal Bars
• No Bake Special K Bars

Did you make this? If you snap a photo, please be sure tag me on Instagram at @julieseatsandtreats or #julieseatsandtreats so I can see your yummy treat!

 

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Caramel Rice Krispie Treats

Ooey gooey Rice Krispie Treats stuffed with caramel filling!

Prep:15 minutes mins

Cook:15 minutes mins

Refrigerat:2 hours hrs

Total:2 hours hrs 30 minutes mins

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Ingredients

• ▢ 8 cups Rice Krispies
• ▢ ¾ cup butter divided
• ▢ 2 packages 10 ounces each miniature marshmallows
• ▢ 11 ounce package caramels unwrapped
• ▢ 14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk

Instructions

• Spray a 10’’ x 15’’ inch pan with non-stick spray and set aside.

1st Layer

• In a large microwave safe bowl combine ¼ cup butter and 1 package marshmallows. Microwave for 1 minute and stir until butter and marshmallows are melted, if not completely melted microwave for 30 seconds and stir again.
• Add 4 cups of Rice Krispies to the bowl and stir to combine.
• Gently press into the bottom of the prepared pan.

Caramel Layer

• In a saucepan melt together unwrapped caramel, ¼ cup butter and sweetened condensed milk over medium heat, stirring frequently.
• Pour over the first layer of Rice Krispie Treats in the pan.

2nd Layer

• In a large microwave safe bowl combine ¼ cup butter and 1 package marshmallows. Microwave for 1 minute and stir until butter and marshmallows are melted, if not completely melted microwave for 30 seconds and stir again.
• Add 4 cups of Rice Krispies to the bowl and stir to combine.
• Gently press on top of the caramel layer.
• Refrigerate a minimum of two hours before serving.

Tips

Tips For The Best Treats

• Be sure to use fresh marshmallows! If your marshmallows are stale, your rice krispie treats won’t be as soft.
• Don’t overcook the marshmallows. When you melt them with the butter, start with one minute in the microwave and then stir. If needed, warm them for 30 seconds more so the mixture is smooth.
• Once you add the cereal to the melted marshmallow mixture, work quickly to press it into the pan before it sets.
• To keep the marshmallow cereal mixture from sticking to your hands, lightly coat your hands with cooking spray before pressing the mixture into the pan.
• Don’t skip the chilling step – if you don’t let the bars set up they will be too soft and fall apart when you slice them.
• Be sure to store the treats in an airtight container either at room temperature or in the fridge. If they are exposed to air they will dry out and harden.

Can You Freeze Caramel Rice Krispie Treats?

Yes, they freeze great! Once you’ve chilled them, slice them into squares. Wrap each square in plastic wrap (or stack them in a container with wax paper separating the layers) and then store them in a freezer bag or container. They will keep well in the freezer for two months.

Variations

• Make salted caramel rice krispie treats – just sprinkle some sea salt over the caramel filling before you add the top layer.
• Love chocolate? Turn them into chocolate caramel bars and drizzle some melted chocolate over the top before you chill them. Or, sprinkle some chocolate chips over the caramel layer!

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1bar, Calories: 277kcal (14%), Carbohydrates: 43g (14%), Protein: 4g (8%), Fat: 11g (17%), Saturated Fat: 6g (38%), Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 3g, Trans Fat: 1g, Cholesterol: 26mg (9%), Sodium: 309mg (13%), Potassium: 155mg (4%), Fiber: 1g (4%), Sugar: 23g (26%), Vitamin A: 1357IU (27%), Vitamin C: 8mg (10%), Calcium: 85mg (9%), Iron: 4mg (22%)

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