Irresistible Salted Caramel Crunch Bars
These Salted Caramel Marshmallow Crunch Bars combine gooey caramel, pillowy marshmallows, and crispy cereal for a magical no-bake dessert that’s quick and easy to make.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- Soft caramel candies, individually wrapped
- Unsalted butter
- Sweetened condensed milk
- Mini marshmallows
- Rice cereal
- Flaky sea salt
- Optional toppings: chocolate chips, crushed nuts, white chocolate drizzle
Instructions
- Line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
- Unwrap caramel candies and place them in a large microwave-safe bowl with butter. Microwave in 30-second intervals, stirring after each, until smooth and melted (about 2 minutes).
- Stir in sweetened condensed milk until fully incorporated.
- Add mini marshmallows to the caramel mixture and gently fold until evenly coated.
- Fold in rice cereal quickly until everything is well combined and coated.
- Pour the mixture into the prepared pan and press down evenly using a spatula or greased hands.
- Sprinkle flaky sea salt over the top.
- Let the bars cool and set at room temperature for 1-2 hours, or refrigerate for 30 minutes for quicker setting.
- Lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment paper and slice into squares or rectangles to serve.
Notes
[‘Use fresh marshmallows for best results.’, ‘Grease your tools to make spreading the mixture easier.’, ‘Don’t skip the sea salt for a balanced flavor.’, ‘Work quickly with the marshmallows and cereal before the caramel hardens.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 15
- Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Protein: 2
Keywords: Salted caramel, marshmallow bars, no-bake dessert, easy dessert, party treat