Marshmallow Caramel Crunch Balls: A Sweet Delight Awaits!
Marshmallow Caramel Crunch Balls are a delightful sweet treat made with gooey marshmallows, rich caramel, and crispy cereal, offering the perfect balance of chewy, creamy, and crunchy textures.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 12–15 marshmallow balls
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
1 bag (10 oz) large marshmallows
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 cups crispy rice cereal (or any crunchy cereal of your choice)
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the brown sugar and heavy cream, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Bring the mixture to a gentle boil and let it simmer for 3-4 minutes, until it thickens.
- Remove the caramel sauce from heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Using a fork or skewer, dip each marshmallow into the caramel sauce, ensuring it’s fully coated. Let the excess caramel drip off before placing the marshmallow into a bowl of crispy cereal.
- Roll the caramel-coated marshmallow in the cereal, pressing gently to ensure it’s evenly coated on all sides.
- Place the coated marshmallows on a parchment-lined tray and allow them to set at room temperature for 15-20 minutes.
- Once set, the treats are ready to serve. Store any leftovers in an airtight container.
Notes
Use different types of cereal like Cornflakes or Cheerios for variety.
Drizzle melted chocolate over the treats for an extra decadent touch.
Add crushed nuts like almonds or pecans for added crunch and flavor.
Make smaller versions for bite-sized treats.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 marshmallow ball
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
