Caramel Peanut Rice Krispie Treats
Indulge in the delightful combination of chewy Caramel Peanut Rice Krispie Treats, where crunchy peanuts meet gooey caramel goodness. This easy no-bake dessert is perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings or impressing family and friends at gatherings. With a prep time of just 30 minutes, you’ll have a delectable snack ready in no time. The layers of crispy rice cereal, creamy caramel, and a rich chocolate drizzle create an irresistible treat that everyone will love. Plus, these treats are easy to customize based on your preferences—feel free to add your favorite nuts or dried fruits for an extra twist!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/4 cup butter
- 5 cups mini vegan marshmallows
- 5 1/2 cups Rice Krispie cereal
- 1/2 cup salted peanuts
- 16 oz caramel candies
- 3 tablespoons heavy cream
- 2 cups chocolate chips
Instructions
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a saucepan over medium-low heat, melt the butter and stir in the mini vegan marshmallows until smooth.
- Remove from heat and quickly mix in the Rice Krispie cereal until fully coated.
- Press the mixture into the prepared pan and sprinkle salted peanuts on top.
- In another saucepan, melt caramel candies with heavy cream until smooth; pour over the peanut layer.
- Melt chocolate chips and drizzle over the caramel layer.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg