Goof Balls

4.6
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These goof balls are marshmallow treats covered with caramel and crispy rice cereal.

Submitted by Lisa
Updated on January 14, 2025
Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
5 mins
Total Time:
30 mins
Servings:
50
Yield:
50 2-piece servings
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 50 servings

  • 1 (17.5 ounce) package crispy rice cereal

  • 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

  • 1 (14 ounce) package individually wrapped caramels, unwrapped

  • 1 cup margarine

  • 2 (10.5 ounce) packages large marshmallows

Directions

  1. Line a baking sheet with waxed paper.

  2. Pour crispy rice cereal into a large bowl.

  3. Combine condensed milk, caramels, and margarine in the top of a double boiler. Cook over lightly simmering water, stirring constantly, until melted and combined, about 5 minutes.

  4. Working one at a time, use a wooden skewer to dip each marshmallow in hot caramel mixture. Immediately roll caramel-coated marshmallow in crispy rice cereal. Remove from the skewer and place on the prepared baking sheet.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

160 Calories
5g Fat
28g Carbs
2g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 50
Calories 160
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g 7%
Saturated Fat 1g 7%
Cholesterol 3mg 1%
Sodium 155mg 7%
Total Carbohydrate 28g 10%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0%
Total Sugars 17g
Protein 2g 4%
Vitamin C 7mg 7%
Calcium 35mg 3%
Iron 3mg 18%
Potassium 59mg 1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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