Description
Delightful marshmallow rice krispie balls offer a playful twist on classic treats, blending childhood nostalgia with irresistible sweetness. Crispy, gooey spheres of pure joy invite you to indulge in a simple yet satisfying snack that sparks instant happiness.
Ingredients
Scale
Primary Ingredients:
- 7 cups rice krispies cereal
- 14 ounces (397 grams) sweetened condensed milk
- 14 ounces (397 grams) caramels
- 12 large marshmallows
Coating and Binding Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons butter
Preparation Ingredients:
(None additional)
Instructions
- Unwrap caramel pieces and combine with sweetened condensed milk and butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir the mixture continuously until it transforms into a smooth, glossy caramel sauce, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Pierce each marshmallow with a toothpick or wooden skewer, creating a handle for dipping.
- Carefully immerse each marshmallow into the warm caramel mixture, ensuring complete and uniform coverage.
- Allow excess caramel to drip off each marshmallow, creating a thin, even layer.
- Pour Rice Krispies cereal into a wide, shallow dish, preparing for coating.
- Gently roll each caramel-covered marshmallow in the cereal, pressing lightly to ensure thorough adherence.
- Transfer coated marshmallows to a parchment-lined baking sheet, delicately removing the toothpicks.
- Let the Rice Krispie balls rest at room temperature for 30 minutes, allowing the caramel to set and the coating to stabilize.
- Serve and enjoy these decadent, crunchy-sweet treats immediately or store in an airtight container.
Notes
- Prep Tip Use room temperature marshmallows for easier coating and smoother caramel adhesion.
- Texture Trick Crush Rice Krispies slightly for a more compact and crunchier exterior layer.
- Variation Option Drizzle melted chocolate over completed balls for extra decadent flavor complexity.
- Storage Strategy Store in airtight container at room temperature for maximum freshness, consuming within 2-3 days for optimal taste and texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Coating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 293
- Sugar: 39 g
- Sodium: 127 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 56 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 14 mg