Description
Sweet caramel marshmallow rice krispie balls merge gooey marshmallow magic with crispy rice cereal and rich caramel notes. Delightful handheld treats melt in your mouth, promising pure comfort in each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 cups rice krispies cereal
- 1 bag (10 ounces / 283 grams) mini marshmallows
- 1 bag (11 ounces / 312 grams) caramel candies
Binding Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
Instructions
- Gently melt caramel candies, butter, and heavy cream in a saucepan over low heat (around 200°F), continuously stirring until the mixture transforms into a silky, uniform consistency.
- Transfer the warm caramel mixture into a spacious mixing bowl containing mini marshmallows, carefully folding the ingredients together to ensure even distribution.
- Introduce Rice Krispies cereal into the caramel-marshmallow blend, stirring methodically to coat every crisp morsel with the sweet, sticky coating.
- Lubricate hands with butter or cooking spray to prevent sticking, then meticulously shape the mixture into compact, uniform spheres approximately 1-inch in diameter.
- Arrange the freshly formed caramel marshmallow balls onto a parchment-lined baking sheet, allowing them to rest and solidify at room temperature for 15-20 minutes until they maintain their structural integrity.
Notes
- Butter your hands generously to prevent sticky mixture from clinging and make shaping rice krispie balls easier.
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth caramel mixture and consistent coating of marshmallows and cereal.
- Chill the balls in the refrigerator for 15-20 minutes to help them set faster and maintain their round shape.
- For gluten-free version, swap regular Rice Krispies with gluten-free rice cereal to accommodate dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Melting
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 190 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 75 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 29 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1.5 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg