Caramel Eggnog Rice Krispie Treats
The perfect way to make classic rice krispie treats a little more festive.  You'll have extra eggnog caramel sauce left over too.  Use it on cookies, ice cream, in hot chocolate, in cake, or just on a spoon.  ;)
Treats
- 4-5 Tbsp butter salted
- 10 ounces marshmallows
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp rum extract
- 6 cups rice krispies cereal 160 grams
- cinnamon to taste
- nutmeg to taste
Eggnog Caramel
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 Tbsp butter cold, unsalted
- 1/2 cup eggnog room temperature, I used Prairie Farms
- 1/2 tsp rum extract
- 1 pinch salt
Treats
- Grease an 8x8 pan.  In a large pan over medium heat, melt the butter.  Reduce heat to medium-low and add the marshmallows, stirring occasionally once they begin to melt. 
- Once the marshmallows are melted, stir in the extracts.  Mix in cereal until completely coated. 
- Pour mixture into 8x8 pan.  Grease the end of a spatula or back of a metal spoon and use it to press the mixture into the pan, leveling it out. 
- Cool completely then sprinkle with cinnamon and/or nutmeg.  Drizzle with or dunk into eggnog caramel sauce. 
Eggnog Caramel Sauce
- In a large, heavy bottomed saucepan over medium heat, melt the sugar until it is a medium-dark amber color.  Mix in the butter until melted. 
- Mix in the eggnog.  The mixture will splatter so be careful!  Stir continuously until there are no tiny clumps of sugar left.  Add the extract and salt. 
- Transfer caramel to a jar and cool completely.  Store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks.  To use, heat in microwave for 10-30 seconds at a time (depending on how much is left) stirring between each interval until desired consistency is reached. 
- You can also use a 9x13 pan for thinner treats. (Mary ;))
- Using cold butter helps to bring the temperature of the sugar down so it stops browning.
- For additional tips on how to get super soft treats every time, see my previous post here.