--- title: Caramel Cross Crispy Treats description: Caramel Cross Crispy Treats --- [![catholic-mom-logo-v2](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/images/catholic-mom-logo-v2.svg "catholic-mom-logo-v2")](https://www.catholicmom.com/) [![facebook](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-facebook.svg)](http://www.facebook.com/CatholicMomCommunity) [![twitter](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-twitter.svg)](http://twitter.com/CatholicMomCom) [![instagram](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-instagram.svg)](http://instagram.com/catholicmomcommunity) [![youtube](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/social-icon-youtube.svg)](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAuUqHCVPDzyMgSMaMZxxug?view_as=subscriber) [![search-icon](https://www.catholicmom.com/hubfs/_catholicmom/icons/search-icon.svg)](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/2012/09/14/caramel-cross-crispy-treats#) # Caramel Cross Crispy Treats Sep 14, 2012 11:19:51 PM  |  by [Guest](https://www.catholicmom.com/articles/author/guest) ![](https://www.catholicmom.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/cross1.jpg?width=480&height=318&name=cross1.jpg "cross1") These delectable goodies would make a great treat for the Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross. The cross shapes of these crispy treats, reminds us of the feast. ![](https://www.catholicmom.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/cross2.jpg?width=318&height=480&name=cross2.jpg "cross2") ### Caramel Cross Crispy Treats 3 tablespoons butter or margarine 1 package 10 oz regular marshmallows 1/2 cup caramel ice cream topping 6 cups Rice Crispy cereal 1 box purple fruit by the foot candy **Directions** In a large saucepan melt butter over low heat. Add marshmallows and stir until completely melted. Remove from heat. Stir in caramel topping Add Rice Crispy cereal and stir until well coated. ![](https://www.catholicmom.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported_Blog_Media/cross3.jpg?width=480&height=318&name=cross3.jpg "cross3") Using oiled hands or oiled spatula press evenly into pan that is coated with oil or cooking spray. Allow to cool a couple of hours. You could put them in the refrigerator. When they are firm, using a cross shaped cookie cutter or by hand cut out cross shapes. 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