Caramel Crispy Rice Treats

Ingredients

• Servings: 24
• cooking spray
• 9 ounces crispy rice cereal
• 1 (11 ounce) package caramel bits (such as kraft®)
• 1/2 cup butter
• 1 (16 ounce) package marshmallows

Recipe

Preparation Time: 5 mins Cook Time: 10 mins Ready Time: 25 mins


• prepare a baking dish and a large mixing bowl with non-stick cooking spray. pour cereal into a large mixing bowl and set next to your stove.
• heat caramel bits and butter together in a large saucepan over low heat until both are melted and the mixture is smooth, about 5 minutes; add marshmallows. continue to cook the mixture, stirring regularly, until the marshmallows are melted and the mixture is smooth, about 5 minutes; pour immediately into the middle of the cereal in the bowl and quickly stir to coat cereal completely.
• spread the coated cereal into the prepared baking dish. spray the back of a spoon with cooking spray and use it to press the cereal into an even layer. let cereal cool completely before cutting into squares.