Salted Caramel Rice Krispie Treats
These chewy, marshmallow-y Rice Krispie treats are made with rich browned butter and topped with a sweet salted caramel drizzle. his easy, no-bake dessert comes together in minutes and has a cozy flavor that's perfect for fall.
Ingredients
For Browned Butter Rice Krispie Treat Base
- 5 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 10 oz mini marshmallows usually 1 bag
- 4 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla
For Caramel Topping
- 20-25 soft caramels (such as Kraft or Werther’s) unwrapped
- 2 Tbsp heavy cream or milk
- 1/4-12 tsp flaky sea salt maldon or kosher salt
Instructions
- Line an 8x8-inch or 9x9-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, leaving a little overhang on the sides.
- In a large saucepan over medium heat, melt the butter. It will start to foam and froth.
- Continue heating and stirring, until the foam subsides and you see golden brown specks forming at the bottom (You might have to move the foam aside to see them). When it smells nutty and fragrant, quickly add the marshmallows.
- Reduce the heat to low and add the mini marshmallows and salt (if using) to the browned butter. Stir constantly until the marshmallows are completely melted and smooth. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Working quickly, fold the Rice Krispies cereal into the marshmallow mixture until every piece is coated.
- Transfer the mixture into your prepared pan. Using a greased spatula or a piece of lightly greased parchment paper, gently press it into an even layer—don’t press too hard or the bars will be dense.
- Place the unwrapped soft caramels and cream (or milk) in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat at 50% power in 30-second bursts, stirring after each, until melted and smooth (about 1–2 minutes total).
- While the treats are still in the pan, drizzle the warm caramel evenly over the top. You can spread it a bit with a butter knife or rubber spatula.Sprinkle with sea salt while the caramel is still wet.
- Let everything set before removing the Rice Krispie treats from the pan and slicing into bars.