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As you have noticed, I have this thing for caramel. I am absolutely addicted to the Caramel Kettlecorn from my Farmer's Market. It is the perfect combination of sweet and salty. It is very addicting and so are these treats! Ingredients 3 Tablespoons of Salted Butter 1 Package of Regular Marshmallows 5 Cups Crispy Rice Cereal 2 Cups Caramel Kettle Corn Instructions In microwave-safe bowl heat butter and marshmallows on HIGH for 3 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes. Stir well until smooth. Add 5 cups of cereal and stir until well coated. Then add the Caramel Kettle Corn. Using buttered spatula or wax paper evenly press mixture into 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan coated with cooking spray. Cool and then cut into 2 inch squares.

I love Caramel and I love Dark Chocolate and I love Rice Crispy Treats. My husband suggested I put them all together. At first I thought it was kind of crazy but I am glad I did. I just made basic rice crispy treats and added the chocolate. This was also the first time I used the microwave to make them. Dark Chocolate Salted Caramel Crispy Treats Ingredients 3 Tablespoons of Butter 1 Package of Regular Marshmallows 6 Cups Crispy Rice Cereal 4 Caramel Filled Dark Chocolate Bars. I used Trader Joe's Caramel with Black Sea Salt. Instructions Break chocolate bar in squares as carefully as you can then lay them in 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan coated with cooking spray. In microwave-safe bowl heat butter and marshmallows on HIGH for 3 minutes, stirring after 2 minutes. Stir well until smooth. Add 6 cups of cereal and stir until well coated. Using buttered spatula or wax paper evenly press mixture into pan. Cool and then cut into 2 inch squares.