Salted Caramel Cream Cold Brew Rice Krispies Treats

Name: Salted Caramel Cream Cold Brew Rice Krispies Treats
Prep time: 35 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 12 bars
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons instant espresso powder; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 tablespoons boiling water; 1 cup marshmallow creme; 3 tablespoons butter; 10 ounces marshmallows (about 40 large); 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 6 cups Rice Krispies; 1 cup salted caramel topping, divided; 18 vanilla wafers, coarsely crushed, divided

Total Time Prep: 35 min. Cook: 15 min. + cooling

Yield 12 bars

Test Kitchen Approved

This recipe is a mashup of the creamy iced Starbucks drink and a classic Rice Krispies treat. Salted caramel cream cold brew Rice Krispies treats are a sweet, slightly caffeinated delight.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons instant espresso powder
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons boiling water
1 cup marshmallow creme
3 tablespoons butter
10 ounces marshmallows (about 40 large)
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
6 cups Rice Krispies
1 cup salted caramel topping, divided
18 vanilla wafers, coarsely crushed, divided

Directions

Grease an 11x7-in. baking dish; set aside.
Place instant espresso, sugar and boiling water in a large bowl. Beat at medium speed until thick, creamy and light brown in color, 3-4 minutes. Add marshmallow fluff; beat until smooth, 1-2 minutes. Set aside.
Melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-low heat. Add marshmallows and vanilla extract. Stir until marshmallows are melted and the mixture is smooth, 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat. Add Rice Krispies; stir until well-coated.
Spoon half the cereal mixture into the greased baking dish; use greased fingers to press firmly into an even layer.
Drizzle 3/4 cup caramel topping evenly over the cereal layer. Spread the coffee-marshmallow fluff mixture over the caramel. Sprinkle three-quarters of the crushed vanilla wafers on top.
Spoon the remaining cereal mixture into the pan; press firmly into an even layer.
Drizzle the remaining caramel topping on top. Sprinkle with remaining crushed vanilla wafers. Allow to cool completely; cut into 12 bars.

Nutrition Facts

1 bar: 318 calories, 6g fat (3g saturated fat), 15mg cholesterol, 236mg sodium, 64g carbohydrate (37g sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.

We capture the flavor of one of Starbucks' sweetest coffee drinks in a marshmallowy dessert bar! Salted caramel cream cold brew Rice Krispies treats have a gooey filling of coffee cream, caramel sauce and crushed cookies. —Nancy Mock, Southbridge, Massachusetts

Recipe Creator

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