Salted Caramel Rice Krispie Treats Recipe for Gooey Crunch

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Salted Caramel Rice Krispie Treats

I’ve always been close with my grandparents. A visit to their house always meant grabbing a sweet from the candy dish. Even after more than sixty years of marriage, they still disagree about small things—like the best candy and the ideal house temperature. Grandma prefers chocolate-coated treats and a cooler room, while Grandpa leans toward caramel and a warmer house. One candy we both agree on is TWIX®. The combination of creamy caramel, milk chocolate and a crisp shortbread cookie is irresistible.

While shopping at Walmart for a Father’s Day gift, I couldn’t resist browsing the candy aisle. I wanted to make something special but hadn’t decided what—until a display of TWIX Bites caught my eye. They’re great for snacking, but I immediately started imagining how they’d elevate a caramel dessert.

The Beginning of Salted Caramel Rice Krispie Treats

The result was Salted Caramel Rice Krispie Treats studded with chopped TWIX Bites—both inside the bars and scattered on top. The sea salt adds a bright contrast to the sticky caramel and melted marshmallows. Expect to lick your fingers when you’re done; these are decadently messy in the best way. My grandparents declared these the best Rice Krispie treats they’ve ever tasted.

Salted Caramel Rice Krispie Treats Made with Twix Bites!

📖 Recipe

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Salted Caramel Rice Krispie Treats

Gooey marshmallow treats dressed up with salted caramel and TWIX Bites.
5 from 1 vote

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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 10
Calories: 165kcal
Author: Krystle Smith

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 cups mini marshmallows
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup caramel sauce
  • 5 ½ cups Rice Krispies cereal
  • 1 bag of TWIX Bites, divided
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Instructions

  1. In a large saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the mini marshmallows and stir until completely melted and smooth.
  2. While the marshmallows are melting, roughly chop the TWIX Bites.
  3. Stir the caramel sauce and salt into the melted marshmallow mixture until evenly combined.
  4. Remove the pan from heat and gently fold in the Rice Krispies cereal and three-quarters of the chopped TWIX Bites.
  5. Immediately press the mixture into a greased 9×9-inch pan. Use a piece of wax paper to press the top evenly without sticking.
  6. Sprinkle the remaining TWIX Bites over the top and, if desired, drizzle with a little extra caramel. Allow to cool slightly before cutting into bars.

Nutrition

Calories: 165kcal | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 2g

Salted Caramel Rice Krispie Treats

Salted Caramel Rice Krispie Treats

Excited to try this recipe? I found a coupon for TWIX Bites to share—save on your purchase and enjoy making these treats.

What do you think of these Salted Caramel Rice Krispie Treats? What’s your favorite candy to snack on?