Rice Krispie Treats with Milky Way Simply Caramel Topping Recipe

I am a creature of habit. When I find something I like, I stick to it. I usually order the same main dishes and desserts from restaurants and at home rely on a lot of the same recipes month after month.

That’s not to say I don’t like changing things up. Variety is the spice of life after all. But when I’m ready for a chance but not quite ready to go completely out of my comfort zone I tweak a recipe I already make and love.

Last week I was in Walmart picking up craft supplies to keep my girls entertained during Spring Break when we walked down the bribery candy aisle. Across from all of the Easter candy, I spied the new Milky Way Simply Caramel Bites.

I was suddenly struck with inspiration on how to change up my St. Patrick’s Day Rice Krispie Treats recipe. These Milky Way Simply Caramel Bites not only looked like the perfect combination of milk chocolate and caramel, but also an ideal snack to avoid messy hands and faces during the car ride home.

Check out the step-by-step instructions on how to make Rice Krispie Treats with Milky Way Simply Caramel Topping! 

Step 1: Lightly coat 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray.

Step 2: In a medium saucepan, slowly melt butter over low heat being careful not to let it brown.

Step 3: Stir vanilla extract into melted butter.

Step 4:  Add marshmallows to butter/vanilla mix and continue cooking over low until marshmallows are completely melted, stirring often. Once marshmallows are melted, continue cooking another 2 minutes and then remove from heat.

Step 5:  In a large mixing bowl, add Rice Krispies cereal and pour marshmallow mix over top. Combine ingredients together until Rice Krispies are evenly coated.

Step 6:  Pour Rice Krispie mix into prepared baking dish. Using a large piece of wax paper, firmly press Rice Krispies into the dish and even out the surface.

Step 7:  In a medium microwave-safe bowl, add Milky Way Simply Caramel Bites and microwave in 30-second intervals until completely melted and smooth. If the texture is still too chunky after several minutes, add 1 tbsp. of milk. Using a rubber spatula, pour melted Milky Way Simply Caramel Bites over Rice Krispie treats and allow to cool.

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Rice Krispie Treats with Milky Way Simply Caramel Topping

Change up a classic dessert recipe with this new twist! Tantalize your taste buds with this Rice Krispie Treats with Milky Way Simply Caramel Topping Recipe

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword chocolate, marshmallows, rice krispies treats

Cook Time 20 minutes

Total Time 20 minutes

Servings 24

Calories 682 kcal

Author Live Love Texas

Ingredients

• 1/2 c. butter 1 stick
• 1/2 tbsp. vanilla extract
• 8 c. mini marshmallows
• 10 c. Rice Krispies cereal
• 2-3 6 oz. packages Milky Way Simply Caramel Bites

Instructions

1. Lightly coat 9×13 baking dish with cooking spray.
2. In a medium saucepan, slowly melt butter over low heat being careful not to let it brown.
3. Stir in vanilla extract.
4. Add marshmallows to butter/vanilla mix and continue cooking over low until marshmallows are completely melted, stirring often.
5. Once marshmallows are melted, continue cooking another 2 minutes and then remove from heat.
6. In a large mixing bowl, add Rice Krispie cereal and pour marshmallow mix over top.
7. Combine ingredients together until Rice Krispies are evenly coated.
8. Pour Rice Krispie mix into prepared baking dish.
9. Using a large piece of wax paper, firmly press Rice Krispies into dish and even out surface.
10. In a medium microwave-safe bowl, add Milky Way Simply Caramel Bites and microwave in 30 second intervals until completely melted and smooth. If texture is still too chunky after several minutes, add 1 tbsp. of milk.
11. Using a rubber spatula, pour melted Milky Way Simply Caramel Bites over Rice Krispie treats and allow to cool.

Nutrition Facts

Rice Krispie Treats with Milky Way Simply Caramel Topping

Amount Per Serving

Calories 682 Calories from Fat 54

% Daily Value*

Fat 6g9%

Saturated Fat 3g15%

Cholesterol 10mg3%

Sodium 625mg26%

Potassium 132mg4%

Carbohydrates 151g50%

Sugar 57g63%

Protein 8g16%

Vitamin A 6685IU134%

Vitamin C 62.4mg76%

Calcium 13mg1%

Iron 30.2mg168%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

These Rice Krispie Treats with Milky Way Simply Caramel Topping are seriously delicious! I know my family was pretty skeptical about how to improve on a classic, but the Milky Way Simply Caramel topping really took this over the top to a whole new level of greatness!

What’s your favorite way to use candy in recipes?