Caramel Peanut Rice Krispie Treats
If you’re craving a sweet treat that combines nostalgia with modern flavor, look no further than these Caramel Peanut Rice Krispie Treats! This delightful recipe takes the traditional Rice Krispie treat to a whole new level with gooey vegan marshmallows, crunchy salted peanuts, smooth caramel, and a rich chocolate topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1/4 cup butter
- 5 cups mini vegan marshmallows
- 5 1/2 cups Rice Krispie cereal
- 1/2 cup salted peanuts
- 16 oz caramel candies
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 2 cups chocolate chips
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat.
- Stir in the mini vegan marshmallows until fully melted and smooth.
- Mix in the Rice Krispies quickly until evenly coated.
- Press the mixture into the prepared pan evenly.
- Sprinkle salted peanuts over the Rice Krispie layer.
- In another saucepan, melt caramel candies with heavy cream over medium heat until smooth.
- Pour melted caramel over the peanut layer and spread gently.
- Melt chocolate chips in the microwave; pour over caramel layer and spread evenly.
- Allow to set completely before cutting into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (40g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Find it online: https://jadecooks.com/caramel-peanut-rice-krispie-treats/