Caramel Marshmallow Treats
I created this candy by combining my husband's favorite cookie recipe and my mom's caramel dip. These sweets really appeal to kids...plus, they can help make them!—Tamara Holschen, Anchor Point, Alaska60 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 30 min.
Ingredients
- 5 cups crisp rice cereal, coarsely crushed
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 1 package (14 ounces) caramels
- 1 cup butter, cubed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 package (16 ounces) large marshmallows
Directions
- Line two baking sheets with waxed paper; set aside. Place cereal in a
- shallow bowl. In a large saucepan, cook and stir the milk, caramels
- and butter over low heat until melted and smooth. Remove from the
- heat; stir in the cinnamon and vanilla.
- With a toothpick, dip each marshmallow into warm caramel mixture;
- turn to coat. Press marshmallow bottoms in cereal; place on prepared
- pans. Let stand until set. Yield: 5 dozen.
Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (2 pieces) equals 106 calories, 4 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 11 mg cholesterol, 80 mg sodium, 17 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 1 g protein.