Salted Caramel Rice Krispie Treats are an elevated version of classic Rice Krispie bars with added caramel and a hint of salt for a sweet and salty no-bake treat! It will satisfy your sweet tooth with a bonus of a salted caramel twist. I also have the sweetest and softest Rice Krispie Bars recipe that you will want to check out!
Ingredients & Substitutions
Butter: I prefer using unsalted butter to have the most control over salt added to recipes. If using salted butter, you may want to lessen the salt added to the Rice Krispie treats.
Caramel Sauce: Some of the caramel sauce is added to the Rice Krispie mixture. Then, once the bars are set, more caramel is drizzled over the top. If you don’t have store-bought caramel, make homemade caramel sauce to use!
Salt: Kosher salt is added to the cereal mixture; then, more is sprinkled over the caramel for more of a salted caramel taste. Sea salt could also be sprinkled over the top.
Marshmallows: Look for a 10-ounce bag of mini marshmallows for the recipe, which is about 6 cups. Or, use about 40 regular-sized marshmallows, cut into smaller pieces.
Cereal: Look for Rice Krispies or any variety of crispy rice cereal or toasted rice cereal.
Variations To Salted Caramel Rice Krispie Treats
Although delicious as-is, it is fun to experiment with add-ins to this recipe. Here are a few mix-ins you could try:
- Stir in a handful of chocolate chips when adding the cereal. Who doesn’t love a little chocolate?
- Mix in chopped nuts like pecans, walnuts, or almonds.
- Make the treats colorful by adding sprinkles that coordinate with your celebration.
- Swirl in melted peanut butter.
- For a tropical flair, sprinkle shredded coconut over the top of the bars.
How To Store Salted Caramel Rice Krispie Treats
Once cooled and set, store salted caramel Rice Krispie bars in an airtight container at room temperature. If layering the bars, use a sheet of parchment or wax paper in between to prevent sticking. They will last up to 3-4 days.
Can I Freeze Rice Krispie Treats?
Yes, you can freeze these Rice Krispie treats for longer storage. To freeze the treats, first, let them cool and set. Next, cut them into individual-sized bars. Place the bars onto a baking sheet and into the freezer for about an hour or two, or until firm. Once solid, store the bars in a freezer-safe container or bag for up to 2-3 months. When ready to enjoy, let them thaw in the refrigerator or at room temperature.
Salted Caramel Rice Krispie Treats
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks / 227 g) unsalted butter
- ¾ cup (240 g) caramel sauce, divided
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 bag (10 ounces) mini marshmallows, about 6 cups
- 10 cups (290 g) Rice Krispies cereal
- kosher salt, for garnish
Instructions
- Spray a 9×13-inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
- To a large pot over medium-low heat, add butter and ½ cup caramel sauce. Cook, stirring constantly until the butter has melted.
- Add salt and marshmallows. Stir until the marshmallows have dissolved. Remove from heat.
- Spray a rubber spatula with nonstick spray to prevent sticking. Using the spatula, fold in the Rice Krispies cereal. Stir until well-coated.
- Transfer the mixture to the prepared baking dish, pressing it into an even layer.
- Allow the bars to cool to room temperature, 30 minutes to an hour. Garnish with the remaining caramel and more salt before cutting and serving.
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What the Test Kitchen had to say about this recipe:
Autumn
Upgraded rice krispie bars! I'm a total sucker for salted caramel anything, so this was a big win in my book.
Elizabeth
I had high hopes for this treat, but I can't say I loved the flavor combination. The texture of the bars was perfect, nice and soft, but I didn't think the salted caramel worked with the marshmallow-y bars.
Rachael
The caramel marshmallow mixture is just wonderful on the Rice Krispies cereal. It is such an elevated Rice Krispie bar version and it's delicious!
Bella
I am in love. This is so good. Each bite is gooey but crispy at the same time. I really like the caramel drizzle on the top!
Annabelle
I really like these! They have lots of caramel flavor and just a hint of salt, and who doesn't love a simple dessert?
Selena
These are so good! I loved the addition of the caramel in them. I'd make these at home.
