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Row of Rice Krispie treats with layers of caramel and chocolate.

Chocolate Caramel Rice Krispie Squares

Course: Dessert, treats
Cuisine: American
Keyword: rice krispie treats, chocolate caramel krispie squares
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Servings: 16 squares
Calories: 239kcal
Author: Laureen King
Chocolate Caramel Rice Krispie Squares is a tasty twist on traditional Rice Krispie treats. Layers of Rice Krispies treat, caramel and chocolate with peanut butter.
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Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 tablespoon butter
  • 2 cups mini marshmallows or about 20 large
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 4 cups Rice Krispies cereal
  • 7 ounces caramels 1/2 bag (about 25 caramels)
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 3/4 cup smooth peanut butter divided 1/2 cup for caramel layer, 1/4 cup chocolate layer.
  • 8 ounces milk chocolate chopped

Instructions

  • Grease a 9 x 9 inch baking pan with butter or line with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl melt the butter in the microwave (just until melted). Add the marshmallows and stir to coat with the melted butter.  Microwave just until the marshmallows are melted, stirring after 40 seconds. It should only take about 1 to 1 ½ minutes to completely melt the marshmallows.
  • Remove from the microwave and stir in the vanilla extract.
  • Combine together with the Rice Krispies cereal.
  • Press the mixture into the prepared pan.
  • Remove wrappers from the caramels and place in a small non-stick saucepan. Add the water and cook on medium-low heat just until caramels are melted. Stir constantly and do not burn the mixture!
  • Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup of peanut butter.
  • Pour over the Rice Krispie layer, spread evenly.
  • Place the chocolate into a small non-stick saucepan. On medium-low heat melt the chocolate. Cook until melted, do not overheat!
  • Remove from heat and stir in 1/4 cup peanut butter. Combine well.
  • Pour the chocolate peanut butter mixture over the caramel layer. Spread evenly.
  • Refrigerate to set the chocolate layer.
  • Cut into squares. Serve at room temperature.

Notes

You can store the bars in the refrigerator but allow to come to room temperature before serving or the caramel layer will be too hard. 

Nutrition

Calories: 239kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.04g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 148mg | Potassium: 158mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 504IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 3mg