The Ultimate Chewy Caramel Rice Crispy Treats Recipe
The Chewiest Caramel Rice Crispy Treats have an extra special chew and taste like a fancy, gourmet cookie shop’s recipe. They are great for any time of the year, but especially in the summer. Since they don’t have chocolate that will melt, they’re perfect for a picnic, the lake, or an outdoor activity at a family reunion. However, if you really love chocolate, these Chewy Caramel Rice Crispy Treats with Chocolate Chips are the ones my Mom would make for our family reunions.
I saw a recipe for Rice Krispies Treats, and thought, “That’s interesting. They sound like the Rice Krispies Treats my mom makes.” So I adapted my mom’s recipe by removing the chocolate chips, adding a little bit of salt, and vanilla extract. Let me tell you: they were a big hit with the family!
Everyone has a way to make Rice Krispies Treats; they are either crunchy or chewy. Over the years, I have perfected the art of making excellent Rice Krispies Treats. Give me a box of Rice Krispies, and I can make something delicious with it. I hope you like these treats as much as my family and I do.
More Treats Perfect for Summertime
- Caramel Corn Puffs
- No-Bake Peanut Butter Corn Flake Treats
- Fruity Pebble Treats
- Classic No-Bake Cookies
- No-bake S’more Krispy Treats
- Snicker Bar Rice Krispies Treats
Step-by-Step Photos for How to Make the Chewiest Caramel Rice Crispies
Tips for Making The Chewiest Caramel Rice Crispy Treats
- Reserve 1/4 of the bag of mini marshmallows to mix in at the end. Makes them pretty and extra chewy.
- Make sure to melt the caramels and marshmallows on medium-low heat. If you melt the marshmallows at too high a heat, the sugars will cook too far and make the Rice Krispies Treats more crunchy than chewy. The lower the temp, the softer the Rice Krispies Treats. I find that medium-low makes them have the perfect chew and the perfect marshmallow pull.
- Don’t skip adding 1/4 tsp salt. This might sound crazy, but once you taste the way the salt enhances the overall flavor, you will never be able to go back to Rice Krispies Treats without salt. Promise!
- I usually use a store-bought package of caramels, but if you want to take it over the top, use homemade caramel. You’ll love it!
- You’ll be one step closer to chewy goodness using an 11-ounce package of caramel bits instead of the individually wrapped caramels.
Chef’s Tools for The Chewiest Caramel Rice Crispies:
- Parchment Paper
- Cooking Spray
- Mini Marshmallows
- Caramels
- Sweetened and Condensed Milk
- Vanilla Extract
If you love the Chewiest Caramel Rice Crispy Treats, you'll love these...
- 9 cups rice crispy cereal
- ½ cup butter
- 1 (11-ounce) package caramels
- 1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 (16-ounce) bag of mini marshmallows
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- Spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray or line with parchment paper and set aside.
- Unwrap the caramels and place them in a bowl. Measure out 9 cups of rice crispy cereal into a large bowl and set aside.
- In a large pot over medium-low heat, melt the butter and caramels with the sweetened condensed milk, stirring constantly until they are completely melted.
- Next, add ¾ of the package of marshmallows and stir until combined. (Set aside the remaining marshmallows for later.)
- Add the vanilla extract and salt to the marshmallow mixture, stirring constantly until all the marshmallows are melted and smooth.
- Remove from the heat and pour in the rice crispies. Mix until well coated.
- Next, let the mixture cool for 15 minutes or so, and then add the remaining marshmallows. Mix until distributed.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish, and with buttered hands, evenly spread and press the mixture down to make it as even as possible.
- Cool completely before cutting into squares.
- Enjoy!
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