*In order to make the 3 Layer Caramel Rice Krispie Treats you will need 2 batches of the basic Rice Krispie treat recipe, found below.
Directions for 3 layer caramel rice krispie treats:
Make the first batch of Rice Krispie treats according to the recipe below and put in buttered 9x13 pan. The second layer is the caramel layer; prepare this layer by putting the ingredients to the caramel layer in a sauce pan and melting them over medium heat—stirring until smooth. Once smooth, pour caramel mixture over the rice krispie treats. Then make another batch of rice krispie treats and put over the top of the caramel layer. Cut into pieces while still warm.
Caramel Layer Ingredients
- •1 stick butter
- •1 can sweetened condensed milk
- •1 bag Kraft caramels (either the square caramels or the balls, though balls are more convenient)
Basic Rice Krispie Treat Recipe
(need 2 batches if making 3 layer caramel Krispie treats)
- •6 cups Rice Krispies Cereal
- •1/4 cup butter
- •1/8 tsp salt
- •1 (10oz) pkg mini-marshmallows
- •1/2 tsp vanilla
Grease a 9x13 pan. In a large cooking pot, melt butter over medium heat and add marshmallows and salt. Stir and melt until creamy. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and then Cereal. Press into greased pan. Cut squares while still warm.
