OK… this isn’t an ‘original’ recipe by my Mom (Bobbie), but she does love Caramel Rice Krispie Bars with all her heart. Be prepared for a ‘grown up’ version of everyone’s favorite childhood treat and remember… share the love.

Bobbie’s Caramel Rice Krispie Bars

Makes 1 large pan of bars

For the Caramel Filling:

  • 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
  • 1-14 oz package soft caramels
  • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) butter or margarine

For the Rice Krispies and Assembly:

  • 1.5 lbs (1 1/2 bags) miniature marshmallows, DIVIDED
  • 1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) butter or margarine
  • 8 cups rice krispie cereal
  1. Make caramel filling by melting all caramel filling ingredients in a small saucepan over low heat or in the microwave.
  2. Make rice krispie mixture by melting 1 lb. marshmallows and butter in a large bowl in the microwave; stir in rice krispie cereal to coat.
  3. Place 1/2 of rice krispie mixture in 15 x 10” jelly roll pan. 
  4. Place remaining 1/2 lb (remaining 1/2 bag) of mini marshmallows on top of rice krispie layer.
  5. Pour caramel filling on top of marshmallows.
  6. Make sure you hands are slightly damp and press remaining rice krispie mixture on top of the caramel.
  7. Allow bars to set up in the refrigerator before cutting (spray your knife with cooking spray so it does not stick).

 

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