1-Gathering Your Supplies: Before you start, line a 13x9x2-inch pan with foil and lightly brush the bottom and sides with butter. This simple step makes cleanup easy and ensures your treats release perfectly. Unwrap the caramel squares ahead of time to keep things moving smoothly.

2-Cooking the Caramel Mixture: In a large pot or Dutch oven, melt the caramels, butter, and salt over medium-low heat. Stir until everything is smooth and well mixed this is where the magic happens, creating that gooey caramel coating. Once it’s ready, immediately add the corn pops cereal and stir with a large spoon until every piece is evenly coated, making sure to scrape the bottom so nothing sticks.

3-Shaping and Cooling: Transfer the mixture to your prepared pan and use a plastic bag to push and distribute it evenly, gently pressing down to form it into shape. Let it stand at room temperature until it’s cooled and set, then remove it from the pan using the foil and cut into squares to serve. For dietary adaptations, swap ingredients as mentioned earlier, like using plant-based butter if needed.