Chewiest Caramel Rice Crispy Treats
 
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With an extra special chew, these Rice Krispies Treats taste like a fancy, gourmet cookie shop's recipe. They're perfect for a summer picnic, taking to the lake, or a family reunion.
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Recipe type: Dessert/Rice Crispy Treats/After-School Snack
Serves: 18-20
Ingredients
  • 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
Instructions
  1. Spray a 9x13 baking dish with cooking spray or line with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. Unwrap the caramels and place them in a bowl. Measure out 9 cups of rice crispy cereal into a large bowl and set aside.
  3. 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.
  4. Next, add ¾ of the package of marshmallows and stir until combined. (Set aside the remaining marshmallows for later.)
  5. Add the vanilla extract and salt to the marshmallow mixture, stirring constantly until all the marshmallows are melted and smooth.
  6. Remove from the heat and pour in the rice crispies. Mix until well coated.
  7. Next, let the mixture cool for 15 minutes or so, and then add the remaining marshmallows. Mix until distributed.
  8. 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.
  9. Cool completely before cutting into squares.
  10. Enjoy!
Recipe by Real Life Dinner at https://reallifedinner.com/the-chewiest-caramel-rice-crispy-treats/