A more grown-up version of the popular kid snack bar – these salted caramel rice krispies treats are totally irresistible!

You know that line from Harry Potter “I solemnly swear that I am up to no good”? In HP it is used to activate the Marauder’s Map but I think it applies here so well… It is the first thing that popped in my head as I returned home from the corner shop armed with bags containing nothing but marshmallows and Rice Krispies. Sometimes you just have to be up to no good in order to end up with something so sinfully delicious yet incredibly easy to make.

My love of salted caramel (really, caramel of any description) really knows no bounds – especially since I got my hands on some Himalayan Pink Salt. The chocolate on top of these bad babies comes courtesy of Green & Blacks who send me some bars to keep me going (you have to try their new Thin bars – totally addictive and a total misnomer) but I have to admit it is optional if you are a Rice Krispies treat purist (hello – meet my husband).

Is there a secret to successful Rice Krispies Treats? Well… I think the secret is more butter and fewer Rice Krispies… but, I admit, I am no expert. I literally have never made RK treats before (how??) but having made them once I am now a convert. So little effort, so much love in return (especially from my 4 year old – he gets very loving when there are treats involved). I have to say the chocolate topping is slightly overpowering in terms of taste. You can leave it out – completely optional – but it does make these treats look extra special. I may have to play around with peanut butter next time – peanut butter, caramel & chocolate being one of my favourite combinations EVAH!