Best 7 Crispy Caramel Treats Recipes

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In the realm of delectable treats, crispy caramel reigns supreme, captivating taste buds with its enticing texture and irresistible sweetness. From classic caramel corn to the more elaborate caramel-coated apples, this versatile confection has delighted generations. If you seek to elevate your culinary prowess and create the ultimate crispy caramel treats, embark on a delectable journey with us. In this comprehensive guide, we will unveil the secrets to crafting perfect caramel, explore a myriad of enticing variations, and provide step-by-step instructions to ensure your crispy caramel treats become the star of every gathering.

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SALTED CARAMEL MARSHMALLOW CRISPY TREATS (GLUTEN FREE)



Salted Caramel Marshmallow Crispy Treats (Gluten Free) image

A gluten-free salty sweet treat! These can be made with regular cereal as well.

Provided by MrsFisher0729

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Bar Cookie Recipes     Crispy Rice Treat Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup unsalted butter
cooking spray
1 cup dark brown sugar
½ cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons light corn syrup
2 ½ teaspoons flaked sea salt
1 (16 ounce) package miniature marshmallows
12 ounces gluten-free crispy rice cereal (such as Kellogg's® Gluten Free Rice Krispies®)

Steps:

  • Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with cooking spray.
  • Place cereal in a large heatproof bowl.
  • Melt butter in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir brown sugar, cream, and corn syrup into butter; cook, stirring, until mixture becomes thick and syrupy, 7 minutes. Stir 2 teaspoons salt into butter mixture. Remove from heat and add marshmallows; stir until marshmallows are smooth and melted.
  • Pour marshmallow mixture over rice cereal and stir. Transfer cereal mixture to prepared baking dish and press down with greased parchment paper. Sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; cool and cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365 calories, Carbohydrate 56.4 g, Cholesterol 40.7 mg, Fat 14.6 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Sodium 447.4 mg, Sugar 30.8 g

SALTY CARAMEL RICE CRISPY TREATS RECIPE BY TASTY



Salty Caramel Rice Crispy Treats Recipe by Tasty image

Natalie and Laura Potter of @BlissAndBaker return to Tasty to share their tips and tricks for making the ultimate rice crispy treats.

Provided by Betsy Carter

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 9 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 tablespoon granulated sugar
8 tablespoons salted butter, 1 stick
¾ cup dark brown sugar
⅓ cup heavy cream
2 teaspoons flaky sea salt, divided
8 cups mini marshmallows
7 cups rice cereal

Steps:

  • Line a 9-inch (22 cm) square pan with 2 sheets of parchment paper and sprinkle the sugar over the bottom of the pan.
  • In a large nonstick pot, combine the butter, brown sugar, heavy cream, and 1½ teaspoons of flaky salt. Bring to a simmer over medium-high heat, stirring until the mixture is thick enough to coat the back of a spatula.
  • Reduce the heat to low and add the mini marshmallows. Stir until the marshmallows are completely melted, then remove the pot from the heat.
  • Add the rice cereal to the pot and stir to combine. Let cool slightly.
  • Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and press into an even layer. Sprinkle the remaining ½ teaspoon of flaky salt on top.
  • Let set at room temperature for 1 hour, or in the refrigerator for 30 minutes. Cut into 9 bars, then serve.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 723 calories, Carbohydrate 146 grams, Fat 14 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 6 grams, Sugar 69 grams

CARAMEL CRISPY TREATS I



Caramel Crispy Treats I image

A gooey, crunchy snack that is absolutely delicious!

Provided by J. Cooke

Categories     100+ Pasta and Noodle Recipes     Noodle Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 6

3 tablespoons butter
2 ½ cups miniature marshmallows
1 (5 ounce) can chow mein noodles
12 individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped
1 tablespoon cold water
2 tablespoons peanut butter

Steps:

  • Melt butter with marshmallows over low heat - stir until smooth.
  • Add noodles - toss until coated.
  • Drop spoonfuls of noodle mixture onto a greased baking sheet.
  • Melt caramels with water over low heat - stir until smooth. Add peanut butter; mix well. Drizzle over treats. Chill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174.6 calories, Carbohydrate 23.5 g, Cholesterol 8.3 mg, Fat 8.7 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 117.2 mg, Sugar 12.9 g

CRISPY CARAMEL TREATS



Crispy Caramel Treats image

Kids love these triple-decker treats for the holidays-or any time at all. I always make several batches because my neighbors can't seem to get enough of them.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup plus 10 tablespoons butter, divided
8 cups miniature marshmallows, divided
8 cups crisp rice cereal, divided
1 package (14 ounces) caramels
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, melt 1/4 cup butter and 4 cups marshmallows; stir until smooth. Stir in 4 cups cereal. Pat into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. pan; set aside. , For caramel filling, place the caramels and 10 tablespoons butter in another saucepan; cook and stir over low heat until melted. Stir in the milk until smooth. Cool for 10 minutes; pour over cereal layer. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes or until firm., In a large saucepan, melt the remaining butter and marshmallows. Stir in remaining cereal. Spread over caramel layer. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until firm. Cut into bars. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223 calories, Fat 9g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 193mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

SALTED CARAMEL-STUFFED CRISPY RICE TREATS RECIPE BY TASTY



Salted Caramel-Stuffed Crispy Rice Treats Recipe by Tasty image

Gooey, buttery crispy rice treats and salted caramel are #couplegoals. Quick tip: if the crispy rice mixture solidifies too much to spread, place the pot in the oven at 250°F (120°C) for 5 minutes to soften.

Provided by Betsy Carter

Categories     Desserts

Yield 20 treats

Number Of Ingredients 12

½ cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon kosher salt
3 tablespoons salted butter, cut into small pieces, room temperature
¼ cup heavy cream
nonstick cooking spray, for greasing
1 stick unsalted butter
16 oz mini marshmallows
1 tablespoon McCormick® vanilla extract
8 cups puffed rice cereal
1 tablespoon flaky sea salt
candy thermometer

Steps:

  • Make the salted caramel sauce: In a small saucepan fitted with a candy thermometer, stir together the sugar, water, and salt until no clumps remain, brushing any sugar granules from the sides of the pot. Turn the heat to medium and cook the sugar mixture without stirring until the temperature reaches 350°F (180°C) and the color turns light amber brown, 10-15 minutes.
  • Gently whisk in 1 piece of butter at a time until melted and incorporated.
  • Remove the pot from the heat. Slowly pour in the heavy cream, whisking continuously to prevent the caramel from overflowing. Use caution as the mixture bubbles. Let the sauce cool completely, then transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 1 month.
  • Make the crispy rice treats: Grease a 9 x 13-inch glass baking dish with nonstick spray and line the bottom with parchment paper.
  • In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat until lightly browned, 3-4 minutes.
  • With a rubber spatula, stir in the marshmallows until completely melted. Stir in the vanilla. Turn off the heat, add the puffed rice cereal, and stir until well coated.
  • Spread half of the crispy rice mixture evenly in the prepared pan. Freeze for 15 minutes.
  • Spread the salted caramel sauce evenly over the first layer of crispy rice treats and sprinkle with the flaky sea salt. Return the pan to the freezer for 10 minutes.
  • Spread the rest of the crispy rice mixture evenly over the caramel sauce. (If the crispy rice mixture solidifies too much to spread, place the pot in the oven at 250°F (120°C) for 5 minutes to soften). Let the treats cool completely, about 20 minutes.
  • Once cooled, invert the treats onto a cutting board and cut into 2-inch squares.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258 calories, Carbohydrate 55 grams, Fat 3 grams, Fiber 0 grams, Protein 2 grams, Sugar 20 grams

CARAMEL CRISPY TREATS II



Caramel Crispy Treats II image

This is the BEST gooey crispy rice treat ever. I make it for pot lucks, and I always take the recipe with me. A change from the marshmallow bars!

Provided by Lovesmurfs

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     No-Bake Cookie Recipes

Time 1h30m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 4

4 (2.05 ounce) bars milk chocolate covered caramel and nougat candy
¾ cup butter or margarine, divided
3 cups crispy rice cereal
1 cup milk chocolate chips

Steps:

  • In the microwave, or in the top of a double boiler, melt candy bars and 1/2 cup of butter, stirring occasionally until smooth. Stir in cereal until well blended. Press into a greased 11x7 inch pan.
  • Melt chocolate chips and remaining 1/4 cup butter or margarine, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat, and spread over the top of bars. Refrigerate for 1 hour, or until firm; cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 108.5 calories, Carbohydrate 10.5 g, Cholesterol 13.8 mg, Fat 7.3 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 71.5 mg, Sugar 7.3 g

CARAMEL CRISPY RICE TREATS



Caramel Crispy Rice Treats image

Traditional crisp rice cereal treats with a caramel twist.

Provided by Dena Rose

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Bar Cookie Recipes     Crispy Rice Treat Recipes

Time 25m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 5

cooking spray
9 ounces crispy rice cereal
1 (11 ounce) package caramel bits (such as Kraft®)
½ cup butter
1 (16 ounce) package marshmallows

Steps:

  • Prepare a baking dish and a large mixing bowl with non-stick cooking spray. Pour cereal into a large mixing bowl and set next to your stove.
  • Heat caramel bits and butter together in a large saucepan over low heat until both are melted and the mixture is smooth, about 5 minutes; add marshmallows. Continue to cook the mixture, stirring regularly, until the marshmallows are melted and the mixture is smooth, about 5 minutes; pour immediately into the middle of the cereal in the bowl and quickly stir to coat cereal completely.
  • Spread the coated cereal into the prepared baking dish. Spray the back of a spoon with cooking spray and use it to press the cereal into an even layer. Let cereal cool completely before cutting into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181.7 calories, Carbohydrate 34.4 g, Cholesterol 11.1 mg, Fat 5.1 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 1.7 g, SaturatedFat 2.8 g, Sodium 155.1 mg, Sugar 20.1 g

Tips:

  • Prep your ingredients: Before you start cooking, make sure you have all your ingredients measured and prepped. This will help you stay organized and make the cooking process smoother.
  • Use a heavy-bottomed saucepan: This will help distribute heat evenly and prevent the caramel from burning.
  • Cook the caramel mixture over medium heat: This will help prevent it from burning. Be patient and stir the mixture constantly; it will take about 5-7 minutes for it to reach the desired consistency.
  • Do not overcook the caramel: Once the mixture has reached the desired consistency, remove it from the heat immediately. Overcooked caramel will be hard and brittle.
  • Be careful when adding the baking soda: Adding baking soda to the caramel mixture will cause it to bubble up vigorously. Be careful not to get any of the mixture on your skin, as it can cause burns.
  • Work quickly: The caramel mixture will start to set quickly, so you need to work quickly to pour it into the prepared pan.
  • Let the caramel treats cool completely: Before cutting and serving the treats, let them cool completely. This will help them set properly.

Conclusion:

Crispy caramel treats are a delicious and easy-to-make snack or dessert. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a batch of these treats that will be sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give crispy caramel treats a try!

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