The texture you guys. I know that seems like a crazy thing to be getting all excited about. I mean rice crispies are, in general, chewy. But this is not your ordinary chewy. You’re just going to have to try them to see what I am talking about.
Almost ten years ago we were living in a little town called Texarkana while Sim was working on his MBA. While we were there I met a girl named Kate. Kate made amazing Caramel Crispie Treats. I never did get her recipe, but one day, a few years after we had moved away, I found myself dreaming about those rice crispies and decided to try and recreate them.
What I came out with were much different then what Kate had made. But they were still super delicious and, like I said earlier, had a texture that was awesome and very more-ish. Moreish is what my grandma called things that made you want one more bite and then one more bite and then one more bite….
I shared this recipe years ago on The Mother Huddle, but unfortunately that site no longer exsists so I am excited to share it again here and hope that these Crazy Good Caramel Rice Crispies will make you as happy as they make me.
I usually use store bought Kraft Caramels for this recipe, but if I have recently made Homemade Caramels, I will use them. They turn out great either way.
I suggest using at least 20 caramels in this recipe, but you can use more or less depending on your preference or what you have available.
More rice crispy desserts
- ¼ cup butter
- 20-30 caramels, I use Kraft brand or my homemade recipe
- 1 10 ounce bag mini marshmallows
- 6 cups rice crispies cereal
- Butter a 9x13 glass dish and set aside
- In a large sauce pan melt butter and caramels on medium low heat until caramels are almost dissolved
- Add marshmallows and continue cooking, stirring constantly, until marshmallows melt.
- Stir in Rice Crispy Cereal and pour into prepared baking dish.
- Butter your hands to press down firmly into pan or I like to use a small plastic baggie over my hand to keep from getting messy.
- Let cool. Cut into small squares and serve.
My aunt used this very recipe for years, so for my first time I made these tonight and being diabetic it was a total nightmare for me… however these are better than the original rice treats, these are better and gooey and just sinfully good! Like I said for me it’s a nightmare but I ate a smal piece! Every mom or dad Must try this recipe
So sorry you are diabetic. I agree though, that every mom or dad needs to try this recipe. They are soooo good!
i like to make ahead and be prepared for visiting grandkids. Can I freeze them
Hi Hilda, yes, these can be frozen! What a fun grandma!
How do you store them? Because I’ve read that normal Carmel rice, crispy treats, get soggy, and I have experience that.
I just keep them in a tightly covered 9×13. If I’m taking them somewhere like a family reunion, sometimes I will wrap them individually in plastic wrap. But I have never had a problem with these going soggy. I think the marshmallow/carmel ration in these is perfect and prevents them from getting as soggy as others can.
Never seen this recipe but I am saving it to make very soon! Thank you for a great blog!!!!
Hi Lisa, This is actually one of my all time favorite recipes. They are so good I can’t stop eating them when I make them. Dangerous! 🙂
Just made these and already I know they will be a favorite !
Right! They are the best!! So chewy! 😋
I am using caramel bits. How many cups of these would I use?
Sorry I did not see this earlier, I would use a cup or cup and a half depending on how caramel you want it to be.