Salted Caramel Rice Krispie Treats

You might be thinking, “Tara! Another caramel recipe?”

And the answer is, “YES!” You can never have too much caramel. I love a good Rice Krispie treat – they really can’t be beaten.

But these take it up a notch and are a good compromise between a standard Rice Krispie and my favorite Scotcheroo!

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You’re going to make a simple, fuss-free caramel that now has a higher calling: to help elevate the simple Rice Krispie Treat to a delicious, sweet tooth satisfying dessert!

And don’t worry – these are gluten-free! You can purchase gluten-free Rice Krispies or sub in any of your other favorite gluten-free cereals.

Salted Caramel Rice Krispie Treats

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Ingredients

  

• 1/2 Cup Sugar (+ 2 Tbsp)
• 2 Tbsp Water (+ 1 Tbsp)
• 1 1/2 tsp Karo Syrup
• 5 Tbsp Butter
• 1/4 Cup Heavy Cream
• 1/8 tsp Salt
• 1 Package (or 10 oz.) of Marshmallows
• 6 Cups Rice Krispies (Gluten Free)

Instructions

 

• Combine sugar, Karo syrup, and water in a medium saucepan.
• Do not stir.
• Cook over medium heat until it bubbles and then turn up to medium-high heat to a dark caramel, swirling as it begins to brown to distribute the sugar.
• While the sugar and water are going at it, heat up the cream in a saucepan or microwave until just warm.
• Take your sugar and syrup mixture off the heat and add 3 Tbsp of room temperature butter.
• Whisk the butter in, being sure it's totally combined.
• Add your warmed cream and whisk vigorously and add the salt. Set aside.
• In a large saucepan, melt the remaining 2 Tbsp of butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted.
• Remove from heat and add the caramel and stir until thoroughly combined.
• Add Rice Krispies. Stir until well coated. Using a buttered spatula or wax paper, evenly press mixture into a 13x9x2-inch pan coated with cooking spray.
• Allow to cool and then cut!