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These Rice Krispie treats are like no other—made with salted butter, brown sugar, spiced apple cider, dried apples, and toasted marshmallows (plus the classic cereal, of course). They’re extra-gooey, a little toasty, and perfectly sweet, with real apple flavor and a cinnamon-cider caramel swirl. You’re going to love these—fun to make at any age, and the fall treat for Halloween and Thanksgiving snacking.
I’m deep into fall baking this season, and clearly still on my apple kick. I love pumpkin too (promise a sweet pumpkin recipe is coming next week!), but apples are my favorite. I don’t usually go for marshmallow desserts, but I make an exception for a really good Rice Krispies treat—especially in October.
Every year growing up, my mom would make a couple of batches for school parties. One year we even made a giant pumpkin-shaped Rice Krispie “cake” for my cousin’s birthday. It was so fun—and yes, there was a lot of orange food coloring. Different times!
Point is, I love an occasional fall Rice Krispie, and these are so special. The cider-brown-sugar caramel and chewy dried apples bring cozy autumn flavor, and toasting the marshmallows adds that perfect, lightly smoky depth. Best part? They’re incredibly easy. Mix, press, set—then try not to eat the whole pan!
Here are the Ingredients
- salted butter
- dark brown sugar – preferably organic, I swear it makes a difference!
- apple cider – I like to use a cinnamon-spiced/no sugar-added cider
- mini marshmallows – these melt evenly
- brown rice krispies cereal
- dried apple chips/slices – ideally no added sugar and Granny Smith!
- regular marshmallows
Kitchen Tools Needed
Ideally, a large pot, something nice and big that you can mix everything together in. And a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Plus a good spatula for stirring.
The steps
Step 1: Make the brown-sugar cider caramel
Use salted butter, dark brown sugar, and apple cider (not vinegar). Add everything to your largest pot and bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook, stirring, until slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Stir in a pinch of flaky sea salt (I always do).
Step 2: Melt in marshmallows, then add cereal + apples
Stir the mini marshmallows into the hot caramel until fully melted and glossy. Fold in the Rice Krispies and the dried apple pieces (I use a 3-oz bag of dried Granny Smiths). It won’t look fancy, but it smells amazing.
Step 3: Toast extra marshmallows
Spread marshmallows on a baking sheet and broil until golden and toasty. Do not walk away—broilers go from white to black in seconds. Gently fold the toasted marshmallows into the cereal mixture; streaks are fine—no need to fully mix.
Step 4: Press and set
Press the mixture into a parchment-lined pan (lightly butter your spatula or hands to prevent sticking). Let it set for at least 30 minutes, then cut into bars. They’ll be extra gooey and a bit messy—that’s the charm.
Looking for easy party desserts? Here are a few ideas:
Chewy Chocolate Peanut Butter Bars
Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Blondies
Homemade Vegan Peanut Butter Twix Bars
Caramel Butter Cake with Fudgy Chocolate Frosting
Retro-Style Chocolate Sheet Cake
Lastly, if you make these Salted Caramel Apple Rice Krispie Treats, be sure to leave a comment and/or give this recipe a rating! Above all, I love to hear from you guys and always do my best to respond to each and every comment. And, of course, if you make this recipe, don’t forget to tag me on Instagram! Looking through the photos of recipes you all have made is my favorite!
Salted Caramel Apple Rice Krispie Treats
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Servings: 24 bars
Calories Per Serving: 38 kcal
Nutritional information is only an estimate. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site is not guaranteed.
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1. Line a 9×13 inch pan with parchment paper. Preheat the broiler.2. Add the butter and brown sugar to a large pot set over medium heat. Let the butter melt, then add the cider. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring constantly, until the sugar has melted and the mixture is dark and bubbling, about 5 minutes. Stir in the salt. Turn the heat to low. Add the mini marshmallows and stir until melted, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.3. Mix in the cereal and dried apples.4. Arrange the regular marshmallows on a baking sheet. Broil for 1-2 minutes, until toasted. Watch closely, the marshmallows will toast FAST. Mix the toasted marshmallows into the cereal. Immediately transfer the mixture to the prepared pan. Spread mixture evenly and pack tightly. Sprinkle with flaky salt.5. Let set, and cool for 30 minutes to an hour. Cut into bars and serve. Store at room temperature in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
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