Easy Salted Caramel Rice Krispie Treats
Chewy, buttery Rice Krispie treats swirled with a silky salted caramel layer and finished with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt. A quick, crowd-pleasing no-bake dessert with the perfect sweet-salty balance.
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Servings:
Calories: 120kcal
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter (for cereal mixture) cut into pieces
- 10 oz mini marshmallows fresh marshmallows melt best
- 6 cup crispy rice cereal such as Rice Krispies
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 11 oz caramel bits or soft caramel candies if using candies, unwrap before melting
- 0.25 cup heavy cream
- 1 tbsp unsalted butter (for caramel)
- 1 tsp flaky sea salt such as Maldon; adjust to taste
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment and lightly grease it. Set aside.
- In a large pot over medium-low heat, melt 0.25 cup unsalted butter. Add mini marshmallows and stir constantly until fully melted and smooth. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
- Add the crispy rice cereal to the pot and fold gently until the cereal is evenly coated.
- Transfer about half of the cereal mixture to the prepared pan. Lightly press into an even layer with a greased spatula or wax paper.
- Make the caramel: In a small saucepan over low heat, combine caramel bits, heavy cream, and 1 tbsp butter. Cook, stirring often, until the caramel is melted and silky, 3 to 5 minutes.
- Pour about two-thirds of the warm caramel over the cereal layer and spread gently. Sprinkle a pinch of the flaky sea salt over the caramel.
- Top with the remaining cereal mixture and press gently to adhere without compacting too much.
- Drizzle the remaining caramel over the top and finish with the remaining flaky sea salt.
- Let the pan sit at room temperature until set, about 30 minutes. Lift out using the parchment and cut into 16 squares.
Notes
For extra gooey treats, fold an additional 1.0 cup mini marshmallows in with the cereal at the end. To prevent sticking, lightly grease your spatula and hands. For a gluten-free version, use certified gluten-free crispy rice cereal.