Description
Homemade caramel marshmallow rice krispie balls blend sweet nostalgia with gooey indulgence. Crispy cereal, melted marshmallows, and drizzled caramel create a delightful treat you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups rice krispies cereal
- 1 bag (10 ounces / 283 grams) large marshmallows
- 1 bag (11 ounces / 312 grams) caramel bits or soft caramels
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons water
Optional Toppings:
- Melted chocolate for drizzling
Instructions
- Prepare a parchment-lined baking sheet to catch the caramel marshmallow treats.
- Heat caramel bits with water in a microwave-safe bowl, stirring every 30 seconds until completely liquefied and glossy.
- Pierce a marshmallow with a skewer or fork, ensuring a secure hold for dipping.
- Submerge the marshmallow into the warm caramel, rotating to achieve a uniform golden coating.
- Immediately roll the caramel-covered marshmallow through Rice Krispies cereal, pressing gently to ensure complete coverage.
- Carefully transfer the coated marshmallow to the prepared baking sheet, allowing excess caramel to drip off.
- Continue the process with remaining marshmallows, maintaining consistent technique.
- For an indulgent finishing touch, melt chocolate and delicately drizzle over the caramel Rice Krispie balls using a spoon or piping bag.
- Refrigerate for 10-15 minutes to help caramel and chocolate set quickly and maintain crisp texture.
Notes
- Ensure caramel is smooth and fully melted to create a perfect coating that adheres well to marshmallows.
- Use room temperature marshmallows for easier skewering and more even caramel coverage.
- Work quickly when coating and rolling to prevent caramel from hardening before adding Rice Krispies.
- Experiment with dark or white chocolate drizzle for varied flavor profiles and visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Melting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 144
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 70 mg
- Fat: 3 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 5 mg