Caramel Crispy Rice Treats

Name: Caramel Crispy Rice Treats
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 24 servings
Ingredients: cooking spray; 9 ounces crispy rice cereal; 1 (11 ounce) package caramel bits (such as Kraft®); ½ cup butter; 1 (16 ounce) package marshmallows

Rating: 4.65 stars

17 Ratings
21 Reviews
8 Photos

Traditional crisp rice cereal treats with a caramel twist.

By Dena Rose

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Recipe Summary test

prep:

5 mins

cook:

10 mins

additional:

10 mins

total:

25 mins

Servings:

Yield:

24 servings

Nutrition Info

Ingredients

Original recipe yields 24 servings

The ingredient list now reflects the servings specified

cooking spray
9 ounces crispy rice cereal
1 (11 ounce) package caramel bits (such as Kraft®)
½ cup butter
1 (16 ounce) package marshmallows

Directions

Step 1
Prepare a baking dish and a large mixing bowl with non-stick cooking spray. Pour cereal into a large mixing bowl and set next to your stove.

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Step 2
Heat caramel bits and butter together in a large saucepan over low heat until both are melted and the mixture is smooth, about 5 minutes; add marshmallows. Continue to cook the mixture, stirring regularly, until the marshmallows are melted and the mixture is smooth, about 5 minutes; pour immediately into the middle of the cereal in the bowl and quickly stir to coat cereal completely.
Step 3
Spread the coated cereal into the prepared baking dish. Spray the back of a spoon with cooking spray and use it to press the cereal into an even layer. Let cereal cool completely before cutting into squares.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

182 calories; protein 1.7g; carbohydrates 34.4g; fat 5.1g; cholesterol 11.1mg; sodium 155.1mg. Full Nutrition

Reviews (21)

Most helpful positive review

loriaprn

11/03/2016

OMG these are amazing!!! Just made these. Easy to make and the flavor is a caramel lovers dream! definitely going in my Christmas goodies baskets! Thank you! Read More

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17 Ratings

5 star values: 12
4 star values: 4
3 star values: 1
2 star values: 0
1 star values: 0

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loriaprn

11/03/2016

OMG these are amazing!!! Just made these. Easy to make and the flavor is a caramel lovers dream! definitely going in my Christmas goodies baskets! Thank you! Read More

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FrackFamily5 CA—>CT

01/17/2021

5 stars! Easy to make and the family loves this version. The caramel adds a yummy richness. Read More

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Brie Wong

09/01/2019

I just made this with FRUITY PEBBLES and pure vanilla extract (add the same time as the salt.) They turned out AMAZING!!! Read More

Kathy Threadgill

12/17/2018

I sprinkled semi sweet chocolate chips over the top and heated in oven to melt. then spread chips cooled and cut. Yummy! Read More

Cali_lynn

10/31/2018

So good I added 12 oz of cereal and came out great!! Read More

Sandra Nemmer

08/21/2017

Very good but a little too sweet for my taste. Read More

Keeli

07/06/2018

A simple childhood favorite with a twist. Read More

Zaynah

07/12/2019

Instead of caramel i used M&M's Read More

Judy LeMaster

06/18/2019

The only thing I did differently was to use waxed paper to press the mixture into the dish instead of an oiled spoon. What's not to like about this sweet treat?! Yummy! Read More

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OMG these are amazing!!! Just made these. Easy to make and the flavor is a caramel lovers dream! definitely going in my Christmas goodies baskets! Thank you!

5 stars! Easy to make and the family loves this version. The caramel adds a yummy richness.

I just made this with FRUITY PEBBLES and pure vanilla extract (add the same time as the salt.) They turned out AMAZING!!!

I sprinkled semi sweet chocolate chips over the top and heated in oven to melt. then spread chips cooled and cut. Yummy!

So good I added 12 oz of cereal and came out great!!

Very good but a little too sweet for my taste.

A simple childhood favorite with a twist.

Instead of caramel i used M&M's

The only thing I did differently was to use waxed paper to press the mixture into the dish instead of an oiled spoon. What's not to like about this sweet treat?! Yummy!