Description
Marshmallow Caramel Rice Krispies Puffs combine gooey caramel-coated marshmallows rolled in crispy rice cereal for a delightful, fun-to-eat treat perfect for snacks or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Caramel Mixture
- 14 ounces caramels candy, unwrapped
- 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
Other Ingredients
- 60 large marshmallows, fresh and soft
- 8 cups crispy rice cereal, such as Rice Krispies
Instructions
- Prepare caramel mixture: Set up a double boiler over medium-low heat. Melt the caramels, sweetened condensed milk, and unsalted butter together, stirring until a smooth caramel mixture forms. Alternatively, melt in a microwave-safe bowl on low power, stirring regularly to prevent scorching.
- Prepare workspace: Line a large rimmed baking pan with wax paper. Place a couple cups of crispy rice cereal into a medium-size, low, wide bowl and set aside.
- Coat marshmallows: Drop one marshmallow into the caramel mixture. Using a fork in each hand, maneuver the marshmallow to fully coat it with caramel. Lift the marshmallow out with one fork, tapping the fork handle on the bowl’s edge to let excess caramel drip back. Slide the fork along the bowl rim to remove remaining caramel drips.
- Roll in cereal: Transfer the caramel-coated marshmallow into the bowl of rice cereal. Use a third fork to roll the marshmallow around until fully coated with the cereal.
- Place on baking pan: Transfer the coated marshmallow to the prepared baking pan. Repeat the process with remaining marshmallows, adding more cereal to the bowl as needed. For efficiency, dip three to four marshmallows at a time and quickly coat each one.
- Set and store: Once all marshmallows are coated and caramel is set, store the puffs in an airtight container separated by wax paper. Refrigerate if consuming within a day or two; for longer storage, freeze. These puffs are enjoyable frozen or slightly thawed.
Notes
- Use fresh, soft marshmallows for best results and easier coating.
- Work quickly when coating marshmallows to prevent caramel from setting prematurely.
- Storing between layers of wax paper prevents sticking.
- Frozen puffs make a fun, nostalgic treat reminiscent of childhood.
- Can melt caramel mixture using a microwave, but stirring constantly is crucial to avoid burning.
- Add more rice cereal as needed to keep coating process smooth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 120 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 45 mg
- Fat: 4 g
- Saturated Fat: 2.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 10 mg
