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Caramel Chocolate Rice Krispies

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  • Author: simplemealsbykim
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 24 squares 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A sweet and crunchy no-bake treat made with layers of Rice Krispies, gooey caramel, and rich chocolate.


Ingredients

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  • 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
  • 1 cup light corn syrup
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 (11 oz) bag caramel bits or 1 1/2 cups soft caramels
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • 1 1/2 cups semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tablespoon butter

Instructions

  1. Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish and set aside.
  2. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine corn syrup and sugar. Stir until sugar dissolves and mixture just starts to boil.
  3. Remove from heat and stir in peanut butter until smooth.
  4. Quickly stir in Rice Krispies cereal until well coated.
  5. Press the mixture evenly into the prepared pan using a spatula or wax paper.
  6. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt caramel bits and heavy cream in 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until smooth.
  7. Spread the caramel evenly over the Rice Krispies layer.
  8. In another microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate chips and butter in 30-second intervals until smooth.
  9. Spread the melted chocolate over the caramel layer.
  10. Let cool at room temperature or refrigerate until set.
  11. Cut into squares and serve.

Notes

  • Use parchment paper in the pan for easy removal.
  • You can substitute almond butter for peanut butter if desired.
  • Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to a week.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 square
  • Calories: 210
  • Sugar: 19g
  • Sodium: 85mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 2g
  • Cholesterol: 5mg