Salted Caramel Treats

Name: Salted Caramel Treats
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 24
Ingredients: 1 bag caramels (about 50); 1 can sweetened condensed milk; 1/4 c. unsalted butter; 1/4 c. unsalted butter; 1 bag miniature marshmallows; 1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract; 3 tsp. sea salt flakes (such as Maldon); 8 c. toasted rice cereal (like Rice Krispies)

By Frank P. MelodiaPublished: Mar 7, 2012

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Yields:

Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

30 mins

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These salted caramel bars are the perfect treat for anytime of the year.

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Ingredients

Caramel:

1 bag caramels (about 50)
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup unsalted butter

Squares:

1/4 cup unsalted butter
1 bag miniature marshmallows
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
3 tsp. sea salt flakes (such as Maldon)
8 cups toasted rice cereal (like Rice Krispies)

Directions

1. Step 1Prepare caramel: Stir ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat until melted and smooth. Remove from heat.
2. Step 2Line a 13x9-inch baking pan with nonstick foil, extending foil 2 inches beyond the edges.
3. Step 3In a 6-quart pot, melt butter over medium-low heat. Add marshmallows and stir with a rubber spatula until almost melted.
4. Step 4Stir in vanilla, 1 tsp of the sea salt, and 1 cup of the caramel mixture. Continue to stir until mixture is blended and smooth.
5. Step 5Remove from heat. Stir in cereal until it’s evenly coated with the marshmallow mixture.
6. Step 6Press mixture into pan in an even layer and cool completely.
7. Step 7Spread the remaining 1 cup of the caramel mixture over cooled cereal. Sprinkle with the remaining 2 tsp of the sea salt.
8. Step 8Remove from pan and peel off foil. Cut into 24 squares. Store in an airtight container.