This caramel crispy rice treats recipe, with crispy rice cereal, caramel bits, and marshmallows, is akin to crispy cereal treat bars, but with caramel.
Preparation Time
5 mins
Cooking Time
10 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Calories
182 Calories
Recipe Instructions
Step 1
Spread cereal mixture into the prepared baking dish. Coat the back of a spoon with cooking spray; press cereal mixture into an even layer with back of the spoon. Let cereal mixture cool completely before cutting into squares.
Step 2
Coat a baking dish and a large bowl with cooking spray. Add cereal to the prepared mixing bowl; set next to stove.
Step 3
Heat caramel bits and butter in a large saucepan over low heat until melted and smooth, about 5 minutes; add marshmallows. Continue to cook mixture, stirring regularly, until marshmallows are melted and mixture is smooth, about 5 minutes. Immediately pour into center of the cereal; quickly stir until cereal completely coated.
Ingredients
cooking spray
9 ounces crispy rice cereal
1 (11 ounce) package caramel bits (such as Kraft®)