Homemade Caramel Rice Krispie Treats

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Homemade Caramel Rice Krispie Treats

These Homemade Caramel Rice Krispie Treats are a chewy, buttery twist on the classic cereal bar, made with a rich caramel sauce and simple pantry staples. The recipe comes together quickly and is perfect for family baking, with easy mixing and no oven required. They stay soft for days and make a delicious, shareable treat for any occasion!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword bars, caramel, rice krispies, Rice Krispies Treats

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Cooling time 30

Total Time 45

Servings servings

Calories 546kcal

Author Laura

Equipment

Ingredients

1 cup butter
1 ¾ cups corn syrup
2 cups brown sugar packed
14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
1 tsp vanilla
dash salt
18 cups rice krispies cereal about 1 1/2 of two 12 oz boxes

Instructions

Measure out your rice krispies into a super large mixing bowl. I divide mine with two bowls since I don't have a large enough bowl to hold all of the cereal with room to mix it.
In a large saucepan, add butter and melt over medium heat. Once melted stir in the corn syrup and brown sugar. Bring to a boil, while stirring constantly. Allow to boil for 3 minutes while stirring.
Add in the sweetened condensed milk and stir until well combined. Bring to a boil and boil for 3 minutes while stirring. Remove from the heat and mix in the vanilla and salt.
Pour the caramel mixture over the cereal and stir until well coated with the caramel. Since I use 2 bowls, I just roughly divide the caramel between the two bowls.
Spray your 9 x 13-inch pan with non-stick cooking spray. Then gently press the cereal mixture into the pan. Allow them to cool for 30 minutes and then cut into bars. Makes 15 large bars.

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