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Salted Caramel Chocolate Rice Crispy Bars

No-bake dessert bars made with crispy cereal, gooey caramel, smooth chocolate, and flaky sea salt.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 260
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base
  • 6 cups crispy rice cereal
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 10 oz mini marshmallows
Caramel Layer
  • 1 cup soft caramel candies unwrapped
  • 2 tbsp heavy cream
Chocolate Topping
  • 1.5 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1 tbsp coconut oil or butter
Finishing
  • 1 tsp flaky sea salt to taste

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Saucepan
  • Spatula
  • 8x8 Baking Pan

Method
 

  1. Line an 8x8-inch pan with parchment paper and lightly grease.
  2. Melt butter in a pot over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until smooth.
  3. Remove from heat and mix in rice cereal until coated.
  4. Press mixture evenly into the pan.
  5. Heat caramel and cream until smooth and pourable.
  6. Spread caramel over cereal base and cool slightly.
  7. Melt chocolate chips with coconut oil until smooth.
  8. Spread chocolate over caramel and sprinkle with sea salt.
  9. Chill 30–45 minutes until set. Slice and serve.

Notes

Use flaky sea salt for best flavor contrast.