Crispy Caramel Treats Recipe

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Kids love these triple-decker treats for the holidays-or any time at all. I always make several batches because my neighbors can't seem to get enough of them.

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Crispy Caramel Treats Recipe

Prep: 30 min. + chilling

Yield: 30 Servings

10 20 30

Ingredients

1/2 cup plus 10 tablespoons butter, divided
8 cups miniature marshmallows, divided
8 cups crisp rice cereal, divided
1 package (14 ounces) caramels
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk

Directions

In a large saucepan, melt 1/4 cup butter and 4 cups marshmallows; stir until smooth. Stir in 4 cups cereal. Pat into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. pan; set aside.
For caramel filling, place the caramels and 10 tablespoons butter in another saucepan; cook and stir over low heat until melted. Stir in the milk until smooth. Cool for 10 minutes; pour over cereal layer. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes or until firm.
In a large saucepan, melt the remaining butter and marshmallows. Stir in remaining cereal. Spread over caramel layer. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until firm. Cut into bars. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 2-1/2 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 223 calories, 9 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 24 mg cholesterol, 193 mg sodium, 34 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 2 g protein.

Originally published as Crispy Caramel Treats in Country Woman Christmas Annual 2004, p28