Caramel Rice Krispies Bars

A delicious twist on an old favorite. A rich and sinful caramel layer nestled between two layers of Krispies bars. It is sweet, it is gooey, and once you try these you won't ever want to eat a plain Krispies bar again! (Prep time includes refrigeration)

• Ready In: 1 hr 30 mins
• Serves: 24-30

Ingredients

• Layer One

• 1⁄4 cup margarine or 1⁄4 cup butter
• 4  cups mini marshmallows
• 4  cups  Rice Krispies

• Layer Two

• 1 (14 ounce) package  caramels
• 3⁄4 cup margarine or 3⁄4 cup butter
• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

• Layer Three

• 1⁄4 cup margarine or 1⁄4 cup butter
• 4  cups mini marshmallows
• 4  cups  Rice Krispies
• 4  ounces  shredded coconut (optional)

Directions

1. Layer One: Melt the margarine and marshmallows.
2. Stir in Rice Krispies cereal.
3. Pat in a buttered 9 x 13 baking pan.
4. Layer Two: Melt the caramels, margarine and milk and bring to a boil.
5. Pour over layer one.
6. Refrigerate 35-40 minutes, until set.
7. Layer Three: Melt margarine and marshmallows.
8. Add Rice Krispies cereal (and coconut).
9. Pat on top of cooled caramel layer two.
10. *May add melted chocolate or caramel chips, if desired.