I never thought I would be so excited to share a Rice Krispie Treat recipe. Honestly, I didn’t think the world needed another Rice Krispie Treat recipe beyond what comes on the back of the Rice Krispie cereal box. My mom would use the recipe on the back of the box. Well, actually, she’d add an extra stick of butter because that’s just how my mom makes her krispie treats. She made the best desserts growing up. But in the new cookbook (25% off today with code PREORDER25), I share a recipe that I adore. It’s for Caramel Rice Krispie Treats, and it’s so special. I can’t wait for you all to make them!
This recipe is a variation of those, and these are special, too. When I had the idea, I wondered why I’d never thought of it before. TOASTED marshmallow Rice Krispie Treats! Yes, of course! Toasted marshmallows don’t even compare to untoasted. You have to toast them. When you toast marshmallows, they go from tasting like straight sugar to actually having a yummy flavor from the toasted, caramelized sugars. So delicious! If you made my Toasted Marshmallow Cookie Bars from last week, then you know what’s up!
Alright, here are the details
Step 1: make the brown sugar caramel You need a couple of sticks of salted butter, some dark brown sugar, and apple cider—not apple cider vinegar, just apple cider. Mix this all together in the largest pot you have. Bring the mix to a boil and cook until it thickens up. About 5 minutes is usually all it takes! Add some flaky sea salt if desired.
Step 2: mix in the marshmallows and Rice Krispies Next, mix the mini marshmallows into the caramel. Stir the marshmallows until totally melted. Then mix in the cereal.
Step 3: toast the marshmallows I use the broiler to do this quickly. Arrange the marshmallows on a baking sheet, then broil until toasted. My only very important note here is not to walk away from the oven while these toast. Everyone’s broilers cook differently, but a broiler will generally toast these up FAST. Watch them closely because they can go from white to black in seconds.
Once the marshmallows are toasted, mix them into the Rice Krispies promptly. Just a gentle stir is all you need to do here. They do not need to be fully mixed.
Step 4: press the treats into a pan As a final step, press the Rice Krispie mix into a baking pan lined with parchment paper. Let them set for at least 30 minutes, then cut them into bars! They’ll be gooey and messier than most Rice Krispie treats, but that’s what makes them so good. Just embrace the sticky, sweet, delicious mess. Great for back-to-school, game nights, and transitioning into cozy autumn baking days/nights!
Looking for easy party desserts? Here are a few ideas: Chewy Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars Crinkle Top Brownies Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Blondies Homemade Vegan Peanut Butter Twix Bars Caramel Butter Cake with Fudgy Chocolate Frosting Retro-Style Chocolate Sheet Cake Lastly, if you make these Toasted Marshmallow Caramel Rice Krispie Treats, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And, of course, if you make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
