Krispie Caramel Marshmallows

I remember my Mom making these when I was younger and decided to try them.  They are SO yummy!!  I found the recipe here.  It took awhile to get the caramels to melt, but it is worth the wait.  I used an old fork the I have bent the middle prong up to make it easier to dip and release things :)  There are yummy and really quite simple.

Krispie Caramel Marshmallows

Ingredients:

1 package (10 ounces) Rice Krispie Cereal

1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk

1/2 cup butter, cubed

1 package (14 ounces) caramels

1 package (16 ounces) large marshmallows

Directions:  Place cereal in a large bowl; set aside.  In a double boiler or metal bowl over simmering water, combine the milk, butter and caramels, stirring until smooth.  Remove from the heat.  With a fork, quickly dip marshmallows into hot mixture; allow excess to drip off.  Roll in cereal.  Place on a foil-lined pan; chill for 30 minutes.  Remove from the pan and refrigerate in an airtight container.  Yield:  5-6 dozen.

Mint and Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats

I LOVE mint and I LOVE chocolate...and I LOVE rice krispie treats....so I thought, why not combine them.  mmm... 

...also...what a GREAT treat for St. Patrick's Day...

Mint and Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats

Ingredients:

6 cups Rice Krispie Cereal

3 T butter

1 package (10.5 oz) mini marshmallows

dash of salt

1/2 t. mint extract

10-12 drops green food coloring

1 cup Andes Crème De Menthe Baking Chips (I couldn't find any at my local grocery store, so I used the Andes mints and chopped them in thirds)

1 cup chocolate chips (I used semi-sweet)

Directions:  Melt butter in a large sauce pan on med-low heat.  Add marshmallows and stir until melted.  Add a dash of salt, mint extract and food coloring and stir well.  Stir in cereal until well mixed.  Press half of the mixture into the bottom of a 9x9 inch pan lined with wax paper.  Layer the mint baking chips and chocolate chips onto the cereal mixture and press into the bottom layer.  Add the rest of the cereal mixture and press down into the pan firmly.  Let set for 15-20 minutes.  Remove from pan, cut and serve.