Some treats are just more fun than others. And these Marshmallow Caramel Rice Krispies Puffs rate pretty darn high on the fun factor scale!
The fun all starts in the kitchen, as they make for a cheerful no-bake project…dipping big puffy marshmallows in caramel and then rolling them in crispy rice cereal. Yes, your fingers will be sticky and gooey for awhile, but that’s really part of enjoying the process. You just need to have a playful mindset when you start. 
These sweet treats are a hoot to eat, as well. They’re soft and gooey, with a little Snap! Crackle! Pop! (Did you know Rice Krispies are known as Rice Bubbles in Australia and New Zealand?!) I love listening to our girls eat these – it just makes me smile.
A dear family friend introduced my family to this recipe when I was just a kid. It quickly turned into a Christmas treat that could be found on our sweets platter every year. I hope you give these a try. It’s never too late to start a new tradition. And, hey, you HAVE to try these frozen, too. It was my favorite way to eat them when I was a kid!
Ingredients
- 1 14-oz. package Kraft caramels
- 1 14-oz. can sweetened condensed milk
- 4 T. butter
- 50 to 60 large marshmallows (fresh and soft are the best!)
- 8 c. Rice Krispies cereal
Preparation
Melt caramels, sweetened condensed milk, and butter in a double boiler. You can also use a microwave, but watch it carefully so it doesn't scorch, and stir regularly. Individually dip marshmallows into the caramel mixture, letting excess caramel drip off. Then roll in Rice Krispies. Place on wax paper to set.
These keep very well in the freezer. Just separate layers of marshmallows with wax paper. They are fun to eat frozen or just slightly thawed!
Take a bite!
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How cute are these!?!? I want to live at your house!
Sommer@ASP recently posted..Holiday Waldorf Salad
These really are adorable. The sad thing is, if I made these I would probably eat the entire batch… but it’s the holidays, I can do that I guess
Becca – Cookie Jar Treats recently posted..Peanut Butter Blondies with Milk Chocolate Frosting
My mom made these all the time when I was growing up. I totally forgot about them. Thanks for the recipe!!
An oldie, and definitely a goodie!
These look so good! Yummy!
Angie recently posted..Bacon, Jalopeno and Tomato Pizza
I think these need to become a new tradition at my house! So fun!
Jessica@AKitchenAddiction recently posted..Eggnog Ice Cream
These look absolutely fabulous!
Katrina @ Warm Vanilla Sugar recently posted..2012 Gift Guide For Winter (Lady) Runners (under $200)
Now this really takes marshmallows to entire new heights! What a great treat.
Paula recently posted..OH NO Christmas Tree!
My kids thank you in advance — they are going to love these!
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I would like to try these with toasted coconut instead place of the cereal.
That sounds awesome, too!
These are too fun. I love the caramel!
So fun!
Laura (Tutti Dolci) recently posted..almond-jam crumb bars + sunchowder’s emporia giveaway
Looks great , sweetness and smoothness of marshmallow with crispiness of rice Krispies,
must be yummy !
This is heavenly! And so easy I love it!
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These look so fun. I think that my grandkaddidles will love them!
What’s not to love about this combination of flavors?! These look like they’ll be a total hit at our table. Thanks for linking up at the Cookie Exchange. As always, we love your company.
Chris Ann & Kristin
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these look cute and easy!
Dina recently posted..Cool Food Blog
I want to make these, but I’m a little afraid that I wouldn’t be able to stop eating them! How clever and yummy!
Miss @ Miss in the Kitchen recently posted..Christmas Gift Guide 2012 for Guys & Ladies
They look unbelievable! Beside offering this delicious desert, your photos are just a form of pure art.
Julian recently posted..Outdoor Cat House Plans
Oh how yummy!
I wish I had this recipe last week when we had 5 little girls over to bake cookies! Will have to make these with my little girl! Thanks so much for sharing!
Natalie @ The Stanfield Story recently posted..Cookie Party
Awesome to hear from you, Natalie – LOVED your sweet cookie party!
I think I`m going to loveee these!
Lynna recently posted..Snowy Hilltops Christmas Cupcakes
By golly, these are tons of fun! I love the varying flavors and textures with the crispy outside, creamy inside and layer of salty caramel. A handful of these would be lovely right now!
Julia {The Roasted Root} recently posted..Gluten-Free (rice flour) Banana Pancakes
oh I would just LOVE these crunchy marshmallows, yum!
Diane (createdbydiane) recently posted..Orange Chicken Pizza
I can definitely see my girls LOVING both the making and eating process of these yummy treats! So simple and fun!
kristy @ the wicked noodle recently posted..Christmas Panna Cotta
This is pretty awesome… not gonna lie! I think I need to try these soon!
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These are incredibly cute, and I usually love caramel ANYTHING, but I’m sort of worried that what with the caramel, marshmallows, and sweetened condensed milk, it will be too sweet for me. I wonder if substituting regular milk would mess the consistency up at all?
Hello Nathan! These are sweet indeed. I haven’t tried altering the recipe before, but would be concerned that the caramel wouldn’t have the right consistency with milk. If you give it a try, please let me know how it works!