There’s something about a Rice Krispie treat that never gets old. The combination of crispy cereal and gooey marshmallows is nostalgic, simple, and always a crowd-pleaser. But when you add rich brown butter, buttery caramel, and a sprinkle of sea salt, this classic treat gets a seriously delicious upgrade.
These Salted Caramel Rice Krispie Treats are everything you want in a dessert: chewy, gooey, buttery, and just salty enough to balance the sweetness. Browning the butter adds a warm, nutty flavor, while the caramel brings an extra layer of richness that makes these treats feel a little more special than the traditional version.
The best part? They’re still incredibly easy to make. You don’t need a long list of ingredients or much time in the kitchen. Just melt, stir, press, and let them set before cutting into squares.
Whether you’re making them for a party, packing them into lunches, or simply looking for an easy sweet treat, these Salted Caramel Rice Krispie Treats are sure to disappear quickly. Keep a little extra sea salt nearby—you’ll want that final sprinkle.
This delicious dessert has all the things we love – butter, marshmallow, caramel, and a heaping sprinkle of salt. And they are so easy to make if you have Peter’s Caramel on hand. The melt-in-your mouth combination is sure to knock your warm, fuzzy socks off.
Salted Caramel Rice Krispie Treats
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Loading...A grown up, sophisticated spin on a classic childhood treat.
Ingredients
- 1 cup (2 sticks) Unsalted Butter
- 7 1/2 cups Marshmallows, separated (see recipe)
- 6 cups Crispy Rice Cereal
- 1 cup + 1/4 cup Peter's Caramel, (about 8 oz) melted
- 2 tsp sea salt (*we use heaping teaspoons full, use as much or as little as you prefer)
Instructions
Brown butter in saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring frequently until fragrant and nutty in color.
Meanwhile, heat Peter's Caramel in a microwave safe bowl in 30-60 second increments until melted.
Once butter is browned, remove from heat and stir in 5 ½ cups marshmallows (reserving the other 2 cups for later).
Combine melted caramel with butter/marshmallow mixture and stir until marshmallows begin to dissolve.
Pour the caramel/marshmallow mixture over your crispy rice cereal in a large mixing bowl and gently fold together.
Sprinkle salt over the top and add remaining marshmallows. Continue folding until combined.
Spread mixture into baking pan and pack down gently. Use a 9x13" pan for taller krispies or a half-size sheet pan for shorter ones. Feel free to drizzle any remaining caramel over the top.
Cool for at least 30 minutes. Cut and serve.
