Salted Caramel Rice Krispie Treats: A Sweet & Salty Indulgence
If you’re craving a dessert that perfectly balances sweet and salty flavors, look no further than these Salted Caramel Rice Krispie Treats: A Sweet & Salty Indulgence. This delightful twist on the classic snack combines gooey vegan marshmallows with crunchy Rice Krispies, rich caramel, and a luscious drizzle of chocolate. Perfect for busy weeknights or special family gatherings, these treats are quick to make and impossible to resist. Gather your loved ones in the kitchen for some fun, and enjoy sharing (or savoring!) these irresistible bars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: About 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 5 tablespoons butter
- 10 ounces vegan marshmallows
- 5 cups Rice Krispie cereal
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 10 ounces caramels or caramel bites
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 5 tablespoons butter (for caramel)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 6 ounces milk chocolate chips
- Sea salt (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare a buttered 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt 5 tablespoons of butter and add the vegan marshmallows. Stir until smooth, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- In another saucepan, combine sweetened condensed milk, 5 tablespoons of butter, and unwrapped caramels. Melt over medium heat until smooth.
- Pour the caramel mixture over the Rice Krispie base and sprinkle with sea salt.
- Heat the heavy cream until bubbling; pour it over the chocolate chips in a bowl and stir until smooth, then drizzle over the caramel layer.
- Finish with a sprinkle of sea salt and allow to cool before cutting into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (40g)
- Calories: 170
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg