Creating Salted Caramel Rice Krispie Treats is straightforward. Just follow these easy steps:

1. Prepare Your Dish: Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish with butter or non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
2. Heat the Sugar and Syrup: In a large saucepan, combine the granulated sugar and light corn syrup. Heat over medium heat until the mixture comes to a boil, stirring frequently.
3. Add Peanut Butter: Once the mixture is boiling, remove it from heat and stir in the peanut butter until fully melted and combined.
4. Mix in Vanilla: Add the vanilla extract and stir until smooth.
5. Combine with Cereal: In a large bowl, pour the Rice Krispies cereal and marshmallows. Pour the caramel mixture over the cereal and mix gently until everything is well coated.
6. Press into the Dish: Transfer the mixture into the prepared baking dish. Press it down evenly with a spatula or your hands (wet them slightly to prevent sticking).
7. Add Caramel and Salt: Drizzle the salted caramel sauce over the top and sprinkle with sea salt flakes for garnish. Allow to cool for about 15 minutes before cutting into squares.

These steps will help you create these incredible treats in no time at all!