Description
Indulgent caramel marshmallow rice krispie balls invite sweet tooths on a nostalgic journey through childhood treats. Gooey marshmallows and crisp rice cereal combine with rich caramel for a delightful snack you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups mini marshmallows
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
- 14 oz (397 g) caramel candies, unwrapped
- 1 can (14 oz/397 ml) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 tbsps (30 ml) butter
Instructions
- Gently melt butter in a spacious saucepan over medium heat, maintaining a steady temperature around 325°F.
- Incorporate caramel candies into the melted butter, stirring continuously until they transform into a silky, uniform liquid.
- Stream sweetened condensed milk into the caramel mixture, whisking thoroughly to create a luxurious, glossy sauce.
- Remove the caramel mixture from heat source and allow it to cool for approximately 3-5 minutes, preventing potential burning.
- Select a skewer or fork as your dipping tool, carefully submerging each marshmallow into the warm caramel mixture, ensuring complete and even coverage.
- Immediately transfer the caramel-coated marshmallow into a shallow dish filled with Rice Krispies cereal, gently rotating to create a crunchy exterior.
- Position each coated marshmallow ball onto a clean wax paper surface, allowing them to cool and solidify at room temperature for about 15-20 minutes.
- Once set, arrange the caramel marshmallow Rice Krispie balls on a serving platter, ready to be enjoyed as a delightful sweet treat.
Notes
- Select marshmallows with uniform size for consistent coating and professional-looking treats.
- Use fresh Rice Krispies cereal to ensure maximum crunchiness and prevent stale texture.
- Work quickly when coating marshmallows to prevent caramel from hardening before cereal application.
- Keep hands slightly greased with butter to prevent sticky mixture from clinging to fingers during rolling process.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Melting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 279
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 2 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg