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Salted Caramel Corn Krispy Treats

Salted Caramel Corn Krispy Treats are a squishy salted caramel krispy treat loaded with crunchy caramel popcorn! They can be made in the microwave or on the stovetop.You don't have to fuss with making homemade caramel sauce either! So addicting!
Course Dessert, no bake
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 18 -24
Author Amy

Ingredients

  • 5 c. Rice Krispy cereal
  • 3 c. chopped caramel corn
  • 10 c. mini marshmallows divided
  • 5 T. butter
  • 11 oz caramel bits reserve 1/2 cup for the top
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 T. milk

Instructions

  • Grease a 9 x 13 pan.
  • STOVETOP DIRECTIONS:
  • Add butter to a large pan and melt over medium heat. Add 7 cup of marshmallows and all but 1/2 cup of the caramel bits. Cook and stir until caramels and marshmallows are melted.
  • Remove from heat.
  • MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS:
  • In a large microwave safe bowl melt butter.
  • Add caramels cook for 30 seconds. Stir.
  • Add marshmallows to caramels and stir. Cook for 1 minute. Stir.
  • If caramels are melted continue with the following steps. If they aren't completely melted microwave for 20 second intervals, stirring after each interval until smooth and creamy.
  • REMAINING STEPS FOR STOVETOP AND MICROWAVE INSTRUCTIONS:
  • Add salt and vanilla. Stir.
  • Add cereal and chopped popcorn. Stir until coated. Add remaining 3 cups marshmallows. Stir.
  • Pour into prepared 9 x 13 pan.
  • Using fingers and gently spread treats out. If you press too hard the treats won't be as squishy and soft. I also spray my hands with non stick baking spray so the krispy treats don't stick to my hands.
  • In a microwave melt remaining 1/2 cup caramel bits and milk in microwave. I usually cook it in 30 second intervals, then stir. Repeat until caramels are smooth. Drizzle over the top of krispy treats.
  • Let set until completely cooled. Cut in to squares. Enjoy!