Caramel Marshmallow Rice Krispie Balls Recipe

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Published: December 17, 2021Author: Momma Cyd
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You'll love how easy these Caramel Marshmallow Rice Krispie Balls are to make. My husband loves this easy dessert. Great neighbor gifts.
Caramel Marshmallow Rice Krispie Balls Recipe

We love these delicious Caramel Marshmallow Rice Krispie Balls during the holidays. They were always a big hit. We knew Christmas was fast approaching when our mom made these yummy treats.

They were such a big hit that we now make them for our families. They are perfect for a party, movie night, or neighbor gifts. So easy to make that you can involve the whole family.

Ingredients needed to make Caramel Marshmallow Rice Krispie Balls:

  1. Wrapped Caramels
  2. Sweetened Condensed Milk
  3. Butter
  4. Large Marshmallows
  5. Rice Krispies Cereal

KEY TOOLS TO MAKE THESE CARAMEL MARSHMALLOW RICE KRISPIE BALLS:

  • Medium Saucepan (THIS one is great)
  • Big Mixing Bowl (You’ll want a big one like THIS)
  • Lined Cookie Sheet
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HOW TO MAKE CARAMEL MARSHMALLOW RICE KRISPIE BALLS:

In a medium saucepan place the caramels, sweetened condensed milk, and butter. Over medium heat stir constantly until smooth and creamy.

Using a toothpick or skewer, dip each marshmallow into the caramel mixture. Tap off the excess.

Pour the Rice Krispies in a big bowl and then gently roll the caramel covered marshmallow in the Rice Krispies.

Place the caramel marshmallow rice krispie balls on a cookie sheet that has been lined with parchment paper and gently pull out the toothpick or skewer from the marshmallow.

Let the Caramel Marshmallow Rice Krispie Balls set up for about 30 minutes.

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Caramel Marshmallow Rice Krispie Balls
Serves: 40

Caramel Marshmallow Rice Krispie Balls Recipe

5 from 3 votes
This fun dessert is great for gift giving. They are so easy to make you can involve the whole family.
Prep Time 40 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Total Time 50 mins
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Ingredients

  • 14 ounces caramels Kraft caramels
  • 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • 10 ounces marshmallows large
  • 7 cups Rice Krispies Cereal

Instructions

  • In a medium saucepan place the caramels, sweetened condensed milk, and butter. Over medium heat stir constantly until smooth and creamy.
  • Using a toothpick or skewer, dip each marshmallow into the caramel mixture. Tap off the excess.
  • Pour the Rice Krispies in a big bowl and then gently roll the caramel covered marshmallow in the Rice Krispies.
  • Place on a cookie sheet that has been lined with parchment paper and gently pull out the toothpick or skewer from the marshmallow.
  • Let set up for about 30 minutes.

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Notes

  • Store them in an airtight container and store them in the fridge. Let them set our for about 1 hour before serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 116 kcal · Carbohydrates: 23 g · Protein: 2 g · Fat: 2 g · Saturated Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 6 mg · Sodium: 73 mg · Potassium: 64 mg · Fiber: 1 g · Sugar: 16 g · Vitamin A: 374 IU · Vitamin C: 3 mg · Calcium: 42 mg · Iron: 2 mg

Equipment

  • Large Mixing Bowl
  • Saucepan

Recipe Details

Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

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  1. L. Gold says:
    April 24, 2018
    These were great little treats!!
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    • Margie says:
      February 20, 2019
      The Rice Krispies did not stick to the marshmallows!
      Reply
      • Amanda Piette says:
        November 6, 2019
        You have to dunk them into the caramel mixture first, then into the krispies.
        Reply
      • Susan says:
        December 22, 2019
        Did you dip the marshmallows in the warm caramel mixture first?
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  2. dee says:
    April 27, 2018
    What's the best way to store these? Would like to make ahead for a potluck. Thanks!!
    Reply
    • Cyd says:
      April 27, 2018
      Hi Dee, Just put them in an airtight container and store them in the fridge. Let them set our for about 1 hour before serving.
      Reply
      • Jocelyn Groening says:
        December 10, 2018
        I have an aunt who has stored them in the freezer, and then pulled them out in summer, as well. (She made them as a part of her Christmas baking)
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        • Cyd says:
          December 13, 2018
          That is good to know! I don't think they would last that long around here if anyone knew I had them hiding in the freezer! Ha Ha!! Have a Merry Christmas!!
          Reply
        • Maureen Kelly says:
          December 17, 2019
          Looks good
          Reply
    • Carol says:
      October 6, 2020
      My grandson in Airforce do you think they would ship well?
      Reply
  3. Christina says:
    January 14, 2019
    What is the calories for 1 of these ?
    Reply
  4. Kathy Adams says:
    January 30, 2019
    Sounds good could you add chocolate to the caramel I think this is just what I need for some kids at church
    Reply
    • Cyd says:
      February 6, 2019
      We haven't made them with chocolate added to the caramel. Sounds delicious though!
      Reply
  5. Wendy says:
    September 8, 2019
    These were creamy and delish! Thank you for sharing! Will definitely fugitives into our holiday baking as well!
    Reply
    • Wendy says:
      September 8, 2019
      Ha! Don’t know how it auto corrected to fugitive, but they are now part of our holiday goodies to share! Thanks again!
      Reply
  6. Crystal Bennett says:
    November 6, 2019
    How many does this recipe make? I’m looking for something that has a high yield for a Christmas baking party
    Reply
    • Cyd says:
      November 11, 2019
      If you scroll down to the recipes it will tell you that it makes about 40 balls.
      Reply
  7. Laura says:
    November 17, 2019
    Oh my GONE. GREAT recipe. We've changed it up a wee bit. After their dipped in the Carmel, we rolled them in crushed pistachios, let set up a few minutes then dipped back into the Carmel, then rolled in crushed rice Krispies. Let set up a few minutes.Dipped into melted white or dark chocolate. We did batches of each chocolate. Then rolled gently in Krispies. I'm SO Making people happy. Best Recipe yet. Thank You!!!
    Reply
    • Cyd says:
      November 19, 2019
      OH MY GOODNESS! That sounds absolutely amazing! I would be very happy to receive one of these Heavenly balls of caramel and delicious layers!
      Reply
    • Patricia says:
      December 12, 2019
      I like to roll mine in toasted coconut instead of rice krispies. Maybe will try dipping them in melted chocolate (probably dark). Yum.
      Reply
  8. Jacqueline McDonald says:
    November 20, 2019
    These were really delicious, everyone loved them and I will make them again.
    Reply
  9. TKT says:
    November 29, 2019
    If you live in Canada and you can get MacIntosh Toffee - use that instead of the caramels! I think the ratio is about 6 bars of toffee or use the MacIntosh Caramel toffee wrapped candy. Either way, Freeze your toffee to speed unwrapping. Smash the frozen toffee bars into smaller bits for quicker melting. Melt and mix in a double boiler to keep your toffee warm and subtle. I like to use a wooden chopstick or a fork to dip the marshmallow into the toffee and then tap the excess off. Plunge the coated marshmallow into the cereal and place on a wax paper-lined tray. Store in an airtight container. When your chopstick gets too gummy, switch it out for a clean one. It's a little tedious, but these little treat re so worth it! YUM YUM! A classic, favorite Christmas tradition in our family!
    Reply
  10. Diane says:
    December 1, 2019
    Do you let the caramel sauce cool down a lot? Seems like hot sauce would melt the marshmallows.
    Reply
    • Cyd says:
      December 5, 2019
      The caramel doesn't melt the marshmallows.
      Reply
  11. Kathy Bloch says:
    December 5, 2019
    We used to put the balls into stand-up ice cream cones. It keeps small hands from getting so sticky. The cones were a favorite for taking to school for birthday treats (when kids were able to take treats).
    Reply
    • Cyd says:
      December 5, 2019
      Hi Kathy. We remember the days when we could bring tasty treats from home. Thanks for sharing the great idea of putting the caramel marshmallow rice krispie balls in stand up ice cream cones. Have a great week and a Merry Christmas!
      Reply
  12. Marianne Miller says:
    December 9, 2019
    I was wondering if these could be made into bars ?
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    • Cyd says:
      December 19, 2019
      We have never made these into bars, just balls.
      Reply
    • Jodi says:
      April 30, 2020
      Maybe if you made a baked graham cracker crust for the bottom layer, or maybe even just make them on top of graham cracker squares. I have not tried it though. Just a thought.
      Reply
  13. Lynn says:
    December 13, 2019
    Are these gluten free
    Reply
  14. Lindsay says:
    December 16, 2019
    These were a hit at my company party! You gotta move fast when putting the caramel on the marshmallows because they will start to melt in a matter of seconds. I found that while having the marshmallow on a toothpick, pouring the caramel over the top of the marshmallow then dunking the bottom into the caramel then putting it in the krispies was an effective way to coat them without them melting and falling off the toothpick in the caramel. I used Coco Krispies and that was so tasty!
    Reply
    • Kerry Wallace says:
      December 24, 2019
      This was my method, too, but it was too much work. I'll see if the group loves them tomorrow at Christmas; and if so, next time I'll try as a bar in a glass or corning ware dish for easy clean up.
      Reply
    • Christine says:
      September 29, 2020
      I always make them when my daughter & granddaughter come over. My daughter does the caramel layer and my granddaughter does the cereal layer. All 3 of us working together. Memories have been made
      Reply
  15. Pam says:
    December 18, 2019
    Made these MANY years ago. Used really fresh marshmallow and I ended up with a ess, because I'd spent a lot of time and $$$, I greased a 9x13 pan , poured everything in and made bars!!
    Reply
  16. Sandy says:
    December 18, 2019
    I've made these several times. Sometimes with rice krispies, sometimes with toasted coconut. My favorite though, is chopped pecans! Yummy
    Reply
    • Cyd says:
      December 19, 2019
      Sounds delicious! Have a very Merry Christmas!
      Reply
  17. Camille says:
    December 21, 2019
    Just a quick question. Could you use your homemade Microwave caramel recipe to make these?
    Reply
    • Cyd says:
      December 30, 2019
      Good question! We have never tried using our microwave caramel recipe for these rice krispie balls. So we aren't sure how well they would work. Let us know if you give it a try. Sounds delicious!!
      Reply
  18. Ratherbebaking says:
    December 23, 2019
    5 Star from me. I made mine using caramel baking bits, worked out fine and rolled in toasted coconut. They were addicting. I might even try drizzling with chocolate. Thanks for sharing your recipe.
    Reply
  19. Michelle says:
    May 13, 2020
    I had the finished product on a sheet pan over a pan of boiling soup and it made the marshmallows smushy like a s'more and they were lovely warm!
    Reply
    • Cyd says:
      May 13, 2020
      YUM! It sounds delicious!!
      Reply
  20. Christine says:
    September 29, 2020
    I’ve been making this for more than 20 years!! I was told they were porcupine balls. I’ve used crushed pumpkin spice Cheerios in place of the rice crispies too. Both are great!
    Reply
    • Stephanie says:
      January 21, 2022
      I have been making these for 35 years; started as a child with my mom. We call them Goofballs. :) It's interesting to hear the different names.
      Reply
  21. Teresa says:
    October 11, 2020
    I bet these would be extra sweet with the frosted rice krispies!!!
    Reply
  22. Maddie kummer says:
    November 1, 2020
    How much does this recipe make?
    Reply
    • Momma Cyd says:
      November 11, 2020
      It makes about 40.
      Reply
  23. Keri Wolf says:
    December 12, 2020
    I grew up making these and this was the perfect recipe! Do you know if it’s ok to freeze these?

    5 stars

    Reply
    • Momma Cyd says:
      December 17, 2020
      They should freeze fine in an airtight container.
      Reply
  24. Nancy says:
    January 6, 2021
    This recipe was a giant hit this Christmas. It was simple and quick. This treat disappeared first; even before the chocolate truffles!

    5 stars

    Reply
  25. Valerie says:
    December 12, 2021
    Wow! These were simply amazing. We can’t stop eating them! Thank you for sharing this wonderful recipe.

    5 stars

    Reply
  26. Hallie says:
    December 20, 2021
    My Walmart substitutes butterscotch chips for the caramel. Has anyone tried this?
    Reply
  27. Gretchen says:
    December 21, 2021
    I couldn't find caramels so I bought caramel dip, should I still follow the same recipe in melting the caramels?
    Reply
    • Momma Cyd says:
      December 27, 2021
      We haven't made these using caramel dip, so not sure how they will turn out. The caramel may be a little too runny.
      Reply
  28. Angie says:
    January 13, 2022
    Couldn’t figure out what was going on because they didn’t seem right…finally realized I used evaporated milk instead of sweetened condensed milk on accident! I’ll have to try again!
    Reply
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