Spiced Caramel Rice Krispies Treats™
Pungent and sweet cinnamon teams with aromatic cardamom in these rich caramel and marshmallow bars.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 16
Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter or butter
- 25 JET-PUFFED Marshmallows
- OR
- 2 1/2 cups JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows
- 10 1-inch-square caramels
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon cardamom (optional)
- 2 tablespoons half-and-half
- 4 1/2 cups Kellogg's® Rice Krispies® cereal
- 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt or kosher salt
Directions:
1. In large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and caramels. Stir until completely melted. Remove from heat. Stir in cinnamon and cardamom (if desired). Add half-and-half. Stir until well combined.
2. Add KELLOGG'S RICE KRISPIES cereal. Stir until well coated.
3. Using buttered spatula or wax paper evenly press mixture into 9 x 9 x 2-inch pan coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with salt. Cool completely. Cut into bars. Best if served the same day.
Notes:
For best results, use fresh marshmallows.
Diet, reduced calorie or tub margarine is not recommended.
Store no more than two days at room temperature in airtight container.
