Chocolate Caramel Rice Krispie Bars

Chocolate Caramel Rice Krispie Bars

These Chocolate Caramel Rice Krispie Bars are a perfect blend of chewy, crunchy, gooey, and creamy. They combine a classic buttery Rice Krispie base with a rich layer of golden caramel, all topped with a smooth chocolate coating. Each bite gives you sweet crunch from the cereal, silky caramel that melts in your mouth, and velvety chocolate for the ultimate treat. Perfectly addictive, these bars are easy to make, kid-friendly, and ideal for parties, holidays, bake sales, or simply as a sweet indulgence at home.

Ingredients

For the Rice Krispie Base:

• 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal

• 1 cup mini marshmallows

• ½ cup unsalted butter

• ¼ cup light corn syrup or honey

  ADVERTISEMENT

• ½ cup brown sugar

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Caramel Layer:

• 1 cup soft caramel candies (or caramel baking bits)

• ½ cup heavy cream or sweetened condensed milk

• 2 tablespoons butter

  ADVERTISEMENT

For the Chocolate Topping:

• 2 cups milk chocolate chips (or semi-sweet, as preferred)

• 2 tablespoons butter or 1 teaspoon coconut oil

Instructions

1. Prepare the Rice Krispie Layer:
In a saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Add brown sugar and corn syrup (or honey) and stir until dissolved.
Add marshmallows and stir constantly until fully melted and smooth.
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
Quickly fold in Rice Krispies cereal until fully coated.
Press the mixture evenly into a greased or parchment-lined 9×13-inch pan. Use a spatula or lightly buttered hands to flatten it smoothly.

2. Make the Caramel Layer:
In a small saucepan, combine caramels, heavy cream (or sweetened condensed milk), and butter.
Cook over low heat, stirring continuously until smooth and creamy — do not let it burn.
Pour the caramel mixture evenly over the Rice Krispie base, spreading to cover all edges.
Allow it to cool and set slightly before adding the chocolate layer.

3. Prepare the Chocolate Layer:
Melt chocolate chips together with butter (or coconut oil) using a double boiler or microwave in 20-second intervals, stirring until smooth.
Pour melted chocolate over the caramel layer and spread with a spatula for an even finish.

4. Set and Slice:
Let the bars cool at room temperature or refrigerate for 1–2 hours until firm.
Once set, slice into squares using a sharp knife. For neat cuts, warm the knife slightly and wipe clean between slices.

Serving Suggestions

• Serve chilled or at room temperature.

• Drizzle with white chocolate for decoration.

• Sprinkle with sea salt flakes for a salted caramel twist.

• Perfect for lunch boxes, holiday trays, birthdays, or movie nights.

  ADVERTISEMENT

Conclusion

These Chocolate Caramel Rice Krispie Bars are a perfect combination of texture and flavor — crunchy, gooey, creamy, and irresistibly chocolatey. They’re simple to make, impressive to serve, and always a hit with both kids and adults. Whether you’re enjoying them with a cup of coffee, sharing them at parties, or gifting them in treat boxes, these layered bars are guaranteed to be everyone’s new favorite dessert. Sweet, satisfying, and delightfully addictive — you’ll make them again and again!