Salted Caramel Turtle Crispy Bars

I don’t know anyone who does not love Rice Krispies treats, but how about kicking them up with some salted caramel, pecans, and chocolate?! What? oh yes! These are easy, delicious and can be decorated for any holiday you might be serving them for. I sent these in with my husband for He and his co-workers to enjoy and needless to say none of them came home! These would be great for any party or school bake sale!

INGREDIENTS
5 1/2 cups Rice Krispies cereal
4 1/2 cups mini marshmallows
1/4 cup butter
11-ounce package caramel bits
1/2 cup pecan chips
1/2 Tablespoon sea salt
10-ounce package melting wafers
Decorations or sprinkles of your choice

DIRECTIONS
In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Once melted, add the marshmallows and stir often until the marshmallows have melted and turned creamy being careful not to burn the bottom. Once melted remove from heat and stir in the Rice Krispies cereal and mix well to combine. Spray a 9 x 13 baking dish with non-stick spray and pour the Rice Krispies mixture into the prepared pan and evenly flatten the cereal mixture into the pan. Set aside and let this cool and set up. Once cooled down place the caramel bits into a microwave-safe bowl with 2 tablespoons of water and microwave for one minute. After one minute, stir the caramel and microwave another 30 seconds and stir again. Depending on your microwave the caramel may need another 30 seconds.  You want the caramel nice and smooth. When smooth remove from microwave and pour over the Rice Krispies covering all of the cereal mixture. Sprinkle with the sea salt and pecan pieces. Let this rest for 30 minutes or so until the caramel is cooled.
Place the melting chips in the microwave and microwave according to the package. Once melted and creamy add this layer on top of the caramel layer covering all of the caramel. Add sprinkles or decorations of your choice. Set aside and let the chocolate cool and set up. Once set cut into squares and serve.

Enjoy!