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Caramel Filled Crispy Rice Treats

                                                             


These amazing gooey little bars have been a family favorite for years. I usually have these ingredients on hand and they don't take long to put together. 

Ingredients List for the Crispy Rice Layers (divide in half for each layer):

  • 10 cups Crispy Rice cereal  (I use Malt O Meal Crispy Rice cereal because it's gluten free) 
  • 8 cups mini marshmallows
  • 12 Tbsp butter

Ingredients List for the Caramel Filling:

  • 1 bag Kraft caramel bits (11 oz bag) or Kraft caramels, unwrapped
  • 6 Tbsp butter
  • 1 can sweetened condensed milk

Instructions:

  • Line the bottom of a 9x13 pan with parchment paper or grease with butter.
  • Start by making the caramel filling in the microwave. 
  • Combine the caramel filling ingredients together in a large microwave safe bowl. (I use a 4-cup Pyrex measuring glass cup).
  • Make sure you melt the ingredients in the microwave gradually. Use one minute increments and stir between each minute. (The total time will be around 4-5 minutes). Once melted, stir again until smooth. (Set it aside until the first cereal layer is done).
  • The first cereal layer starts by combining 4 cups marshmallows and 6 T butter in a large pan. Heat and stir over low heat on the stove until they are melted. Add 5 cups of the cereal and stir it until it's coated.
  • Press into the prepared 9x13 pan. I use a piece of parchment paper to press the mixture into the pan to avoid sticky fingers. 😀
  • Pour the caramel filling over the cereal layer. Place in the refrigerator (about 30 minutes) to let it cool down.
  • The second cereal layer is the same as the first layer (above). 
  • Remove the pan from the refrigerator and lightly press the second layer on top of the caramel layer.
  • I like to cover the bars at this point and let them sit for a couple of hours before cutting. This gives the caramel filling time to completely cool.
  • Makes 20 bars. Store in an airtight container.
Enjoy!

Love and peace,
Tammi
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