Caramel Crispy Treats
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
Making these caramel crispy treats has become my go to dessert for when I want something impressive but don't want to spend all day in the kitchen. The whole thing comes together in just 45 minutes, which means you can have a stunning homemade gift or party treat ready before dinner time. What I love most is how affordable it all is, with simple pantry staples doing all the heavy lifting. The crispy rice cereal adds wonderful texture while keeping things light, and that golden syrup brings natural sweetness without needing loads of processed ingredients. Plus there's something really satisfying about making something this elegant at home for practically nothing.
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Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 125 gunsalted butter(softened)
- 250 gcaster sugar
- 150 ggolden syrup
- 1 eggegg
- 5 gsalt
- 150 mlmilk
- 50 gconfectioner's sugar
- 10 gedible gold dust(optional)
- 250 gcrisp rice cereal(chopped)
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Tip: Use a lined tray to prevent the treats from sticking.
- 2
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter, golden syrup, and caster sugar over low heat, stirring occasionally.
Tip: Use a spatula to scrape the sides of the pan.
- 3
Bring the mixture to the boil, then reduce the heat to medium and simmer for 5 minutes.
Tip: Stir frequently to prevent burning.
- 4
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the egg and salt until well combined.
Tip: Make sure the egg is fully incorporated.
- 5
Gradually add the milk, stirring constantly to prevent lumps.
Tip: Add the milk slowly to avoid curdling the mixture.
- 6
Add the confectioner's sugar and stir until dissolved.
Tip: Make sure the sugar is fully incorporated.
- 7
Pour the mixture onto the prepared baking tray.
Tip: Use a spatula to spread the mixture evenly.
- 8
Sprinkle the chopped crisp rice cereal over the top of the mixture.
Tip: Use a spatula to spread the cereal evenly.
- 9
If using edible gold dust, sprinkle it over the top of the treats.
Tip: Use a spatula to spread the gold dust evenly.
- 10
Allow the treats to cool and set in the tray.
Tip: This can take up to 30 minutes.
- 11
Cut the treats into desired shapes using a cookie cutter or a knife.
Tip: Cut the treats when they are still slightly soft.
- 12
Serve the caramel crispy treats immediately, or store them in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Tip: Let the treats cool completely before storing.
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