Salted Caramel Rice Krispie Treats

Salted Caramel Rice Krispie Treats

These salted caramel bars are the perfect treat for anytime of the year.

Recipe from Redbookmag

Yields: 24 squares

Total Time: 30 minutes

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

INGREDIENTS

CARAMEL

• 1 bag 40 ounce caramels (about 50), unwrapped
• 1 can (14 ounce) sweetened condensed milk
• 1/4 cups unsalted butter

SQUARES

• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1 bag (10 1/2 ounce) miniature marshmallows
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3 teaspoons sea salt flakes (such as Maldon)
• 8 cups toasted rice cereal (like Rice Krispies)

DIRECTIONS

1. Prepare caramel: Stir ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat until melted and smooth.
2. Remove from heat.
3. Line a 13×9-inch baking pan with nonstick foil, extending foil 2 inches beyond the edges.
4. In a 6-quart pot, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add marshmallows and stir with a rubber spatula until almost melted.
5. Stir in vanilla, 1 tsp of the sea salt, and 1 cup of the caramel mixture. Continue to stir until mixture is blended and smooth.
6. Remove from heat. Stir in cereal until it’s evenly coated with the marshmallow mixture.
7. Press mixture into pan in an even layer and cool completely.
8. Spread the remaining 1 cup of the caramel mixture over cooled cereal. Sprinkle with the remaining 2 tsp of the sea salt.
9. Remove from pan and peel off foil. Cut into 24 squares. Store in an airtight container.

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