Description
Sweet caramel marshmallow rice krispie balls combine childhood nostalgia with gourmet indulgence. Chocolate drizzle and sea salt elevate these bite-sized treats, creating irresistible morsels you cannot wait to savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 3 cups rice krispies cereal
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
- 1 cup soft caramel candies
Binding Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) unsalted butter
Flavoring Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) vanilla extract
Instructions
- Gently melt butter and caramel candies in a medium saucepan over low heat, continuously stirring until a smooth, glossy mixture forms.
- Remove the pan from heat and stir in vanilla extract, ensuring even distribution throughout the caramel base.
- Swiftly incorporate mini marshmallows into the warm caramel mixture, folding them until they are partially melted and create a cohesive texture.
- Gradually fold Rice Krispies cereal into the marshmallow-caramel blend, gently turning to ensure every crisp is evenly coated with the sweet mixture.
- Using lightly greased palms, carefully roll the sticky mixture into compact, uniform spheres, applying gentle pressure to help them maintain shape.
- Place the formed balls on a parchment-lined surface, allowing them to cool and solidify at room temperature for approximately 15-20 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Prevent sticky hands by keeping palms lightly greased with butter or cooking spray while forming balls.
- Use salted caramel candies for a deeper flavor profile if traditional caramels seem too sweet.
- Refrigerate completed balls for 15-20 minutes to help them firm up faster and maintain their round shape.
- Experiment with drizzling melted chocolate or rolling in chopped nuts for added texture and visual appeal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Melting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 175 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 33 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 8 mg