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Caramel Rice Krispie Treats
Beth Klosterboer
Chewy caramel cereal treats made with homemade caramel are rich and buttery.
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Prep Time
14
minutes
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Cook Time
6
minutes
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Course
Dessert
Cuisine
American
Servings
24
squares
Calories
159
kcal
Ingredients
10
cups
rice krispie cereal
4
ounces
(1 stick) salted butter
1
cup
brown sugar
1
cup
light corn syrup
½
cup
sweetened condensed milk
Instructions
Pour the cereal into a large heatproof bowl.
Grease a 9x13-inch pan with butter.
Cut the 4 ounces of butter into small pieces and place in a medium saucepan.
Add the corn syrup, sweetened condensed milk, and brown sugar and stir together until the sugar begins to dissolve.
Set the pan over medium heat and let the ingredients heat until bubbles begin to form around the edges of the pan.
Wash the sugar crystals off the side of the pan by placing a tight-fitting lid on the pan for about 2 minutes.
Allow the caramel to boil for 5-6 minutes until the caramel reaches a temperature of 240°-248° Fahrenheit (115°-120° Celsius) or becomes golden brown.
Pour the caramel over the cereal.
Stir until evenly incorporated.
Pour into the well-buttered 9X13-inch pan.
Spread into an even layer.
Cool for at least 2 hours.
Remove from pan and cut into 24 squares.
Notes
Store these Rice Krispie treats made using homemade caramel in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 4 weeks.
You can wrap these treats in wax paper then place in a zip-top bag and place them in the freezer. They can be kept frozen for up to 3 months.
Keyword
cereal treats, homemade caramel