CRISPY CARAMEL TREATS

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Kids love these triple-decker treats for the holidays-or any time at all. I always make several batches because my neighbors can't seem to get enough of them.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1/2 cup plus 10 tablespoons butter, divided
8 cups miniature marshmallows, divided
8 cups crisp rice cereal, divided
1 package (14 ounces) caramels
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk

Steps:

In a large saucepan, melt 1/4 cup butter and 4 cups marshmallows; stir until smooth. Stir in 4 cups cereal. Pat into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. pan; set aside. , For caramel filling, place the caramels and 10 tablespoons butter in another saucepan; cook and stir over low heat until melted. Stir in the milk until smooth. Cool for 10 minutes; pour over cereal layer. Refrigerate for about 30 minutes or until firm., In a large saucepan, melt the remaining butter and marshmallows. Stir in remaining cereal. Spread over caramel layer. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until firm. Cut into bars. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223 calories, Fat 9g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 24mg cholesterol, Sodium 193mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (24g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.