Trail Mix Treats with Drizzled Salted Caramel

Name: Trail Mix Treats with Drizzled Salted Caramel
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 stick unsalted butter; 1 lb. JET-PUFFED Marshmallows; 3 cups puffed rice cereal; 1/3 cup PLANTERS Dry Roasted Peanuts Rite Aid Buy 1 Get 1 Free thru 02/06; 1/3 cup chocolate candies; 1/3 cup raw pumpkin seeds; 1/3 cup PLANTERS Dry Roasted Almonds; 1/3 cup pretzels, crushed; 1/3 cup dried cranberries; 20 KRAFT Caramels; 2 tsp. whole milk; 2 tsp. coarse sea salt, separated

Servings: persons

1/2 stick unsalted butter
1 lb. JET-PUFFED Marshmallows
3 cups puffed rice cereal
1/3 cup PLANTERS Dry Roasted Peanuts Rite Aid Buy 1 Get 1 Free thru 02/06
1/3 cup chocolate candies
1/3 cup raw pumpkin seeds
1/3 cup PLANTERS Dry Roasted Almonds
1/3 cup pretzels, crushed
1/3 cup dried cranberries
20 KRAFT Caramels
2 tsp. whole milk
2 tsp. coarse sea salt, separated

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["COAT lightly a 9"" by 12"" pan with nonstick spray and set aside.", "MELT butter in a microwave safe bowl.", "Toss marshmallows on top of the melted butter.", "Place bowl back in the microwave and heat for 2 minutes.", "Stir marshmallows and butter to integrate and return to the microwave to heat for an additional minute.", "Carefully pull bowl out of the microwave, stir well and set aside to cool for about 3 minutes.", "You don't want it to be super hot, otherwise it will melt the chocolates when added.", "MELT the caramel cubes with milk for 1 minute in another microwave safe bowl.", "Remove from microwave very carefully and stir in 1 teaspoon of sea salt.", "Set aside.", "POUR in the cereal, peanuts, cranberries, pretzels, pumpkin seeds and chocolate candies into marshmallow mixture immediately.", "Stir with a greased spatula until evenly coated.", "Pour into the prepared pan and press evenly into pan with a greased piece of wax paper.", "DRIZZLE melted caramel all over the top of the marshmallow trail mix treats using a spoon.", "Sprinkle the remaining teaspoon of coarse salt in top of caramel.", "COOL completely at room temperature.", "Once cool, cut into 2"" by 3"" squares with knife.", "I like to heat my knife's blade over the stove for 5 seconds before making a cut.", "The treat cuts easier and you get neater edges.", "STORE crispy treats in air-tight container at room temperature for up to five days."]

849

kcal

Calories

Fat

126

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 stick unsalted butter, 1 lb. JET-PUFFED Marshmallows, 3 cups puffed rice cereal, 1/3 cup PLANTERS Dry Roasted Peanuts Rite Aid Buy 1 Get 1 Free thru 02/06, and more.

Yes, Trail Mix Treats with Drizzled Salted Caramel falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!