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Caramel Turtle Rice Krispie Treats

Irresistible Caramel Turtle Rice Krispie Treats for Christmas

Delight in these Caramel Turtle Rice Krispie Treats, a festive dessert combining caramel, chocolate, and pecans for a no-bake delight.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Chilling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 12 squares
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 240
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 6 cups Rice Krispie Cereal
  • 6 cups Mini Marshmallows or larger marshmallows
  • 4 tablespoons Butter unsalted preferred
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract optional
For the Caramel Layer
  • 45 pieces Caramels or caramel sauce
  • 1/4 cup Heavy Cream or evaporated milk
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Chocolate Chips semi-sweet or dark
  • 1 cup Chopped Pecans toasted optional

Equipment

  • 9×13-inch baking dish
  • Medium pot
  • double boiler
  • Microwave-safe bowl

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Grease or line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. Melt 4 tablespoons of butter with 6 cups of mini marshmallows over medium-low heat, stirring until smooth.
  3. Stir in 6 cups of Rice Krispie cereal until coated, then press into prepared pan.
  4. Melt 45 pieces of caramels with 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract and 1/4 cup of heavy cream over low heat until smooth, then pour over the Rice Krispie base.
  5. Melt 1 cup of chocolate chips with the remaining 1/4 cup of heavy cream in the microwave, stirring until smooth. Pour over caramel layer.
  6. Sprinkle chopped pecans and additional chocolate chips over the chocolate while warm.
  7. Chill in the refrigerator for 30 minutes until set, then cut into squares and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1squareCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 70mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Customize toppings by substituting pecans with other nuts or adding sea salt for extra flavor.

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