Ohhh yes 😍—Chocolate Caramel Rice Krispies Bars are the ultimate crunchy, chewy, chocolatey treat. Sweet, salty, and dangerously addictive. Here’s a solid recipe:
🍫🍯 Chocolate Caramel Rice Krispies Bars
Ingredients
Bars:
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6 cups Rice Krispies cereal
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1 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
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3 Tbsp unsalted butter
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1 tsp vanilla extract
Topping:
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1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
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1 Tbsp butter
Optional: sprinkle sea salt on top for a sweet-salty kick
Instructions
1. Prep the base
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Line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper.
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In a large saucepan over low heat, melt butter and caramel together until smooth. Stir in vanilla.
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Remove from heat and immediately fold in Rice Krispies until evenly coated.
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Press mixture firmly into the prepared pan. Cool for 10–15 minutes.
2. Chocolate topping
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In a microwave-safe bowl or double boiler, melt chocolate chips and butter together until smooth.
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Spread melted chocolate evenly over the Rice Krispies layer.
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Optional: sprinkle sea salt lightly over the chocolate.
3. Set & slice
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Refrigerate for 30–60 minutes until chocolate is firm.
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Lift bars out of pan using parchment paper and cut into squares.
Tips for Perfect Bars
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Press evenly but not too hard—you want crunchy, not squished.
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Use high-quality chocolate for best flavor.
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Make caramel from scratch if you want ultra-rich bars: melt 1 cup sugar with 6 Tbsp butter and ½ cup cream over medium heat.
These bars are chewy, crunchy, and satisfyingly chocolate-caramel rich—perfect for gifting or keeping all to yourself 😏.
If you want, I can also give a microwave-friendly shortcut version that tastes just as indulgent but takes under 10 minutes.