Description
Sweet caramel marshmallow rice krispie balls bring nostalgic childhood memories to life with a gooey, crispy twist. Irresistible clusters of marshmallow-coated cereal drizzled in rich caramel promise a delightful treat you’ll absolutely love.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 bag of large marshmallows
Binding/Coating Ingredients:
- 1 bag (14 ounces / 396 grams) of caramels, unwrapped
- 2 tablespoons butter
Preparation Ingredients:
- None
Instructions
- Create a silky caramel base by gently melting caramels with butter in a heavy-bottomed saucepan, stirring consistently to prevent scorching.
- Prepare a clean workspace with a wax paper-lined tray to hold the finished treats.
- Insert a skewer or fork into each marshmallow, carefully dunking it into the warm caramel mixture, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Immediately transfer the caramel-coated marshmallow to a shallow dish filled with Rice Krispies cereal, rotating and rolling to create a uniform, crispy exterior.
- Delicately place each coated marshmallow onto the prepared tray, allowing them to cool and solidify at room temperature.
- Once the caramel has set and the Rice Krispies have adhered, the treats are ready to be served or stored in an airtight container.
Notes
- Toast Rice Krispies lightly in a dry pan before coating to enhance their nutty flavor and create extra crunch.
- Add a pinch of sea salt to the caramel mixture to balance the sweetness and create a more complex taste profile.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free Rice Krispies or puffed rice cereal to maintain the same texture and crunch.
- Drizzle melted dark chocolate over the finished balls for an elegant, decadent touch that elevates the classic treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 50 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg