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Caramel Marshmallow Treats Recipe

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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, Alaska

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Caramel Marshmallow Treats Recipe

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield: 60 Servings

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Ingredients

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
Rice Krispies, coarsely crushed
1 package (16 ounces) large marshmallows

Directions

Line two baking sheets with waxed paper; set aside. 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.
Place Rice Krispies in a shallow bowl. With a toothpick, dip each marshmallow into warm caramel mixture; turn to coat. Press bottoms into Rice Krispies; place treats on prepared pans. Let stand until set. Yield: 5 dozen.

Originally published as Caramel Marshmallow Treats in Taste of Home's Holiday & Celebrations Cookbook Annual 2005, p80

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Reviewed on Dec. 07, 2011 by measo

Love the caramel sauce for this recipe. Everyone raved about how good they were.

Reviewed on Dec. 06, 2011 by Connor's Mom

I made these for our church bake sale and people loved them! I used red and green toothpicks and colored the cereal red and green also. I divided the cereal into two gallon-sized bags and added one tsp of liquid food coloring to each bag. After shaking until the color was evenly distributed, the cereal got a little chewy. I spread the cereal on a rimmed cookie sheet and baked it at 200 degrees for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally until it was crispy again. When dipping the marshmallows, I followed someone else's advice and spun the toothpick between my thumb and forefinger to remove excess caramel before dipping in the cereal and I didn't have any problems with puddles at the bottom. My 7 year-old LOVES these!

Reviewed on Dec. 06, 2011 by Nordlundan

These are delicious! The butter adds a great creamy taste. I was hesitant about the cinnamon but it was wonderful; it compliments the caramel very well.

Reviewed on Dec. 05, 2011 by smxbabe120

These were very tasty but they are very time consuming

Reviewed on Nov. 29, 2011 by brillig45

Concerning the person who stated that these were 'gross' and threw them away, I can't even imagine why anyone wouldn't at least 'like' these. I made them last year at Christmas, and the crowd went wild over them. I thought they were the best sweet snack I'd had in years. Absolutely delicious!! I've been forewarned by family and friends that these NEED to be on our Christmas celebration table this year!!!

Reviewed on Aug. 09, 2011 by dso810

Oh my God are these sooooo good. I had to make them twice in one week! Yummy

Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2011 by cakepopaddict

I had the best time using this caramel recipe. I try all kinds of food on sticks and this was the easiest and most fun! I dipped my marshmallows in the caramel (I omited the cinammon when I made my batch) and when they set up, I dipped them in chocolate and decorated with nuts and sprinkles. They turned out pretty and tasted awesome. I've already shared this recipe with my cousin who can't wait to try it out for herself. I definately will be making these again!

Reviewed on Jul. 20, 2011 by cakepopaddict

Reviewed on Apr. 28, 2011 by cinnamon695

I made this for an office Christmas Party. I couldn't find decorative toothpicks so I used straight pretzel sticks. I thought they were okay, but everyone else seemingly loved them. I HAVE to make them all the time now.

Reviewed on Jan. 29, 2011 by biancaa

Wow! I made these for an ADULT bday party and everyone went nuts for them! They didn't come out as neat or covered as the picture but they were still so very good!!

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