Salted caramel Rice Krispies adds an adult flare to your childhood treat with salted caramel and pumpkin fudge icing that kids of all ages will love!
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What is it about Rice Krispie treats? I didn’t get them often as a kiddo but I sure do remember being excited when I did!
And then, as I got older I never really made them until I was invited to a BBQ and we were told to bring something.
I thought it would be funny to bring a “childhood” snack for the group.
Boy was I in for a surprise.
People were absolutely excited that I brought Rice Krispie treats! I mean, seriously freaking out excited.
Who knew such a simple treat could create such joy?!?
Salted Caramel Rice Krispies with Pumpkin Fudge Icing
Today we’re going to take that simple childhood treat and turn it on its ear — in the best way possible!
Are you ready for these salted caramel Rice Krispies???
Salted caramel is one of my personal favorites.
Add in pumpkin fudge and you take a summer snack into the perfect Fall dessert!
Ingredients:
- 1 Package of Mini Marshmallows
- 3 Tablespoons of Salted Butter
- 6 Cups of Rice Krispies
- 1/3 Cup of Smucker’s All Natural Salted Caramel Sauce
- 1 1/2 Cups SemiSweet Chocolate Chips
- 3 Tablespoons of Pumpkin puree
- 1/2 Teaspoon of pumpkin spice
- Non-Stick spray
Directions for salted caramel rice krispies:
Step 1: In a medium sized pot, melt butter.
Once butter is melted, add in bag of mini marshmallows. Stir constantly until 90% melted.
Before it’s completely melted, add in salted caramel sauce and continue to stir.
Step 2: In a large bowl, add Rice Krispies.
Step 3: Once marshmallow mixture is completely melted, pour over Rice Krispies and stir until cereal is completely covered in the yummy mixture.
Step 4: Spray down a cookie sheet with non-stick spray, and spread outRice Krispies mixture to your desired thickness. Allow to cool.
Step 5: In a medium sized non-stick pan, add pumpkin puree over low heat.
You want to heat the pumpkin puree up to where it is hot.
We’re not wanting to cook the pumpkin, just heat it up! You can also do this in the microwave, if you wish to do so.
Step 6: Add pumpkin spice and chocolate chips to heated pumpkin puree and mix thoroughly until chocolate chips have melted.
Step 7: With a spatula or butter knife, spread icing across theRice Krispies treat.
I like a nice thick layer, so don’t be shy with it!
Once done, place in the fridge for approximately 20 – 30 minutes before serving.
Salted Caramel Rice Krispies with Pumpkin Fudge Icing
Take your childhood treat and add an adult flare with salted caramel and pumpkin fudge icing that kids of all ages will love!
Ingredients
- 1 Package of Mini Marshmallows
- 3 Tablespoons of Salted Butter
- 6 Cups of Rice Krispies
- 1/3 Cup of Smucker's All Natural Salted Caramel Sauce
- 1 1/2 Cups SemiSweet Chocolate Chips
- 3 Tablespoons of Pumpkin puree
- 1/2 Teaspoon of pumpkin spice
- Non-Stick spray
Instructions
- In a medium sized pot, melt butter. Once butter is melted, add in bag of mini marshmallows. Stir constantly until 90% melted. Before it's completely melted, add in salted caramel sauce and continue to stir.
- In a large bowl, add Rice Krispies.
- Once marshmallow mixture is completely melted, pour over Rice Krispies and stir until cereal is completely covered in the yummy mixture.
- Spray down a cookie sheet with non-stick spray, and spread out Rice Krispies mixture to your desired thickness. Allow to cool.
- In a medium sized non-stick pan, add pumpkin puree over low heat. You want to heat the pumpkin puree up to where it is hot. We're not wanting to cook the pumpkin, just heat it up! You can also do this in the microwave, if you wish to do so.
- Add pumpkin spice and chocolate chips to heated pumpkin puree and mix thoroughly until chocolate chips have melted.
- With a spatula or butter knife, spread icing across the Rice Krispies treat. I like a nice thick layer, so don't be shy with it! Once done, place in the fridge for approximately 20 - 30 minutes before serving.
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Those look so delicious! Wow!
Wow this looks good I am totally going to have to try it out!
Definitely do and be sure to come back and let me know how you liked them 🙂
Curious. What size sheet pan do you use? I have lots of sizes!
It depends on how thick I want the rice krispies base to be to be honest.
These sound delicious! Thanks for sharing.
This is great!
I love that it joins the pumpkin parade without screaming pumpkin!
Thanks
Michelle
Yeah… people kind of go pumpkin MAD during this time. But the flavor shouldn’t take over… it should compliment! Happy eating 🙂
Yum! Thanks for sharing with us at Throwback Thursday. Pinned and shared!
I love recipes that incorporate pumpkin. Pinning this for later! Thanks for linking this post with us at #omhgww!
You had me at salted caramel, but then you threw in the pupkin fudge icing and i nearly lost it! Thanks so much for sharing your talent with us at the Creative Muster. Looking forward to seeing what you’ll be sharing next week. Pinning!
Robin😊
I would be so excited about your salted caramel rice crispies! What a treat 🙂 Thank you for bringing them to Fiesta Friday 🙂
Your Salted Caramel Rice Crispies will be a very special treat! Hope you are having a great week and thanks so much for sharing your post with us at Full Plate Thursday,456. We look forward to seeing you again very soon!
Miz Helen
I love rice crispies. Aside from they are easy to make, they are delish, too. Thanks for sharing at Fiesta Friday party!
Rice Crispies are my all-time favorite breakfast cereal and now I can enjoy them any time of the day. Can’t wait to try this recipe Jenny.
Just don’t eat too many at once 😉