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Turtle Rice Krispie Bars

These Turtle Rice Krisipie Bars have a caramel rice krisipie bar base and are topping with chocolate ganache, pecans and sea salt.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Resting Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 bars

Ingredients
  

For the Caramel Rice Krispie Bars

  • ½ cup butter
  • 14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
  • 11 ounces baking caramels or caramel bits
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 16 ounces mini marshmallows (larger bag or about 1½ 10 ounce bags)
  • 9½ cups Rice Krispies (any brand rice crisp cereal)

For the topping

  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • crushed sea salt
  • 1 cup crushed pecans

Instructions
 

To make the Caramel Rice Krispie Bars

  • Prepare a large cookie sheet (preferably rimmed) by lining it with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • Use a large stockpot on the stove to heat butter, caramel, salt and sweetened condensed milk. Heat until the caramels are completely melted and the mixture is smooth. Heat on medium heat, stirring every 15-20 seconds.
  • Once the mixture is smooth, add the mini marshmallows and lower the heat to low. Continuously stir the mixture until all of the marshmallows have melted. Once the mixture is smooth again, turn off the stove heat.
  • Add the Rice Krispies to the stockpot and stir until all of the cereal has been evenly coated with the caramel mixture.
  • Immediately pour the mixture out on to the prepared cookie sheet and press it down evenly until you have reached your desired thickness for the bars. I prefer them to be 1.5-2 inches thick. Set the Caramel Rice Krispies aside while you prepare the toppings.

To make the topping

  • Heat the heavy cream in a medium saucepan or microwave-safe bowl. Heat until almost boiling (30-45 seconds in the microwave).
  • Remove from heat and add the chocolate chips. Stir until the mixture is smooth and all of the chocolate chips have melted. Return the mixture to heat if necessary and stir until all of the chocolate melts.
  • Evenly spread the chocolate mixture over the caramel rice krispie bars.
  • Before the chocolate sets, sprinkle chopped pecans and sea salt over the top.
  • Allow the chocolate to set, then enjoy! These Turtle Rice Krispie Bars should be stored in the fridge but are best enjoyed at room temperature.