Caramel Rice Krispie Treats
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Delightfully buttery and deliciously sweet, these Caramel Rice Krispie Treats are a great alternative to the traditional ones using marshmallows. These will become a new favorite for everyone!
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I’m so excited to share this recipe with you!
I found this recipe written on a very well marked piece of paper, pasted into a big recipe book that my mother used when I was a kid. I believe we used to call them Rice Bubble Toffee – but I think they’re better described as above, or as Caramel Rice Krispie Squares.
This recipe uses a basic caramel sauce recipe, with the addition of honey – it really does make a difference!!
I love that they come together super fast, and yet – SUPER delicious. Isn’t that always the way? The simpler the better, right?
I also make these in little muffin cups (grease them so they don’t stick) and using a small cookie scoop to pack it in, and create yummy little domed balls of heaven. I guess if I was to make these in muffin cups ALL the time, I’d have to rename to Caramel Rice Krispie Balls, but I think I’ll stick with what I have!
However you choose to make them, they’re delicious in either form. Resist the urge to cut them before they’re fully cooled, or they can become crumbly. And you’ll have to lick the crumbs off your countertop. Okay, maybe that’s just me.
Grab some more caramel treats! You’ll love my Caramel Apple Cinnamon Rolls, Homemade Caramel Corn and my Caramel Fudge too!
Why you’ll love this recipe:
- They’re a yummy twist on a classic.
- It is easy to adapt and double.
- Only a few simple ingredients.
FAQs
Store at room temperature in an air tight container for up to 7 days.
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Key Recipe Ingredients
Note: This highlights some ingredients. Full list is in the recipe card.
- Butter
- Brown Sugar
- Honey
- Rice Krispie Cereal
Recommended Equipment/Tools
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- Saucepan. Because we are cooking sugar, I use a heavy bottomed pan to help prevent burning
- 8×8 Baking Pan
How to make Caramel Rice Krispie Treats
This is a step-by-step photo guide. Full ingredients and instructions are in the printable recipe card below.
JumpIn a large saucepan (heavy bottomed) melt the butter, brown sugar and honey.
Bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes (watching carefully, and stirring often).
Remove from the heat and add in the rice krispie cereal, and mix until well combined.
Either press the mixture into an 8×8 baking pan using a spatula or wax paper to press down, or scoop into domes into mini muffin cups.
Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares.
Devour.
Kylee’s Notes
You can spray the baking pan with cooking spray if you wish. However, I don’t and it works out fine.
How to store
Store at room temperature in an air tight container for up to 7 days.
More delicious treats:
- Simple Caramel Cookies. Another one from my New Zealand childhood! Easy to make, and filled with aromatic vanilla and sweet caramel, this recipe makes a wonderful tasting treat.
- Crockpot Hot Chocolate. A thick, creamy and totally decadently rich crockpot hot chocolate that can be made and kept warm for hours! Perfect for Fall and Winter celebrations (or any old Tuesday).
- Cinnamon Sugar Donut Muffins. A hybrid between a donut and a muffin – sweet, fluffy, dipped in butter and then rolled in cinnamon sugar.
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Caramel Rice Krispie Treats
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 ounces butter
- 4 ounces dark brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 3 cups rice krispie cereal
Instructions
- In a heavy bottomed saucepan, melt together 4 ounces butter, 4 ounces dark brown sugar, and 2 tablespoons honey.
- Bring to a boil and cook for 5 minutes (watching carefully, and stirring often).
- Mix in the 3 cups rice krispie cereal, and mix until well combined.
- Either press into an 8×8 tin, or scoop into domes into mini muffin cups.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Devour.
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Nutrition
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About Kylee Ayotte
I am a born and raised New Zealander (a Kiwi), now living in Phoenix, Arizona. I’m happily married to the love of my life – a hot American boy I met while traveling the world. I’m a mama to 2 awesome little boys and love red things, rugby, cheesecake, and bacon. Mmmmm. Bacon. Meet Kylee
yummy, I can’t wait to try this recipe. my son will love it.