I will need to hide these from myself. This little finger food of soft marshmallows enrobed in caramel and rolled in crispy rice cereal may cause a problem in the area of me bum- yes baby’s got back and there’s junk in my trunk. I am practicing my hippy shake talk for my classroom full of teeny boppers next weeks. If my lingo doesn’t make me the coolest chick on the block then these little morsels will. Make these, it will have your kids singing “Don’t you wish yo momma cooks just like mine?”
Crispy Caramel Marshmallows
14 ounce can sweetened condensed milk
1 stick butter
14 ounce bag caramels
10 ounce bag large marshmallows
crispy rice cereal
Over a double-boiler heat milk, butter, and caramels until melted and smooth. Place a marshmallow on a fondue fork-it works the best, and dip into caramel, shaking off excess caramel. Roll in rice cereal and place on a wax paper lined cookie sheet. Repeat with the rest of the marshmallows. Let set for about 30 minutes and store in an airtight container. Makes about 45 pieces.
Note- If you would like to make these on a stick, use a lollipop stick, skewer, or popsicle stick and completely immerse marshmallow in caramel sauce then roll in cereal. The ones below did slip on the stick a bit and would have benefited from a caramel anchor.
I am seeing these in future bake sales. And maybe a few rolled in coconut too.
Robin Sue
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Oh. My. I really want to thank you for waiting until summer swimsuit season has mostly passed before rolling these out. My boys are crazy over traditional krispie treats so I know they will love these–thanks!
I saw these a few weeks ago but didn't read the recipe. I thought you made the marshmallows. Which I have done but was not up for the mess. Something made me look back at them today and I was psyched to see they use storebought marshmallows. I am going to whip up a batch to send to my babygirl at college! I just have to make sure I send ALL of them. I will have a hard time not eating a few dozen.
I made these today and am posting a link in my blog to your recipe. My family gave them rave reviews and I am now back in their good graces. Thanks for the good stuff!
I finally tried these marshmallow treats and, oh my, were they some kind of fabulous! There is nothing hard about the actual "doing", but there is a little mess. Should this keep anyone from trying these? No, no, no! Even my husband is raving about them, and he's not fond of marshmallows. Thank you, Robin Sue, for another great recipe! It is always exciting traveing to your world!
Anon- Glad you all liked them! Thanks for stopping by!
you know, i dont like marshmallows, caramel or rice crispies but…..these things are to DIE for!!! what a brilliant idea.
WARNING—very addictive
AWESOME idea! I am going to try this for a bake sale I am having! Thanks!