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Caramel Turtle Rice Krispie Treats

Course Christmas, Easy Dessert, Rice Krispie Treat
Cuisine American
Keyword Caramel, Christmas, Rice Krispies
Prep Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings 24

Equipment

  • 9 x 13 baking dish

Ingredients

  • 6 cups Rice Krispie Cereal
  • 1 14-16 oz. bag mini marshmallows reserve some for topping decoration
  • 6 Tablespoons butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract optional
  • 14 oz. caramels about 45 little caramel squares
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream or evaporated milk divided
  • 6 oz Chocolate chips plus more for topping decoration
  • 1 cup chopped pecans toasted for more flavor, optional

Instructions

  • Prepare a 9x13 pan by greasing it and/or lining it with parchment paper. Melt butter and mini marshmallows over medium low heat until smooth, stirring all of the time to prevent scorching.
  • Stir in Rice Krispies, press into a 9×13 pan (or slightly smaller if you prefer a thicker Rice Krispie).
  • Melt caramels, vanilla and 1/4 cups heavy cream over a double boiler, until smooth. It will take about 10 minutes, stir as needed. Pour over Rice Krispie Treats. Place the pan in the fridge for about 5 minutes.
  • Melt the chocolate chips and 1/4 cups of heavy cream in the microwave for about 1 minute. Spread over caramel.
  • Sprinkle chopped pecans, and additional chocolate chips over the chocolate layer and let it set in the fridge. Drizzle the remaining caramel and chocolate. Cut into squares and serve.