Brown Butter Rice Crispy Treats
These decadent brown butter rice crispy treats are the perfect nostalgic dessert with an elevated flavor. Crispy, chewy, and unbelievably delicious!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter divided
- 10 oz marshmallows about 40 regular size or 1 bag of mini marshmallows
- 0.25 tsp salt
- 6 cup rice krispie cereal
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large saucepan, melt 0.25 cup (half of the butter) over medium heat. Cook, swirling occasionally, until the butter begins to foam and turn a golden brown color with a nutty aroma. This takes about 5-7 minutes. Be careful not to burn it.
- Add the remaining 0.25 cup of butter to the brown butter and stir until melted. Then, add the marshmallows and salt. Stir constantly until the marshmallows are completely melted and smooth.
- Remove the saucepan from the heat. Immediately add the rice krispie cereal and stir until well coated with the marshmallow mixture.
- Lightly grease a 9x13 inch baking pan with butter or cooking spray. Press the rice krispie mixture evenly into the prepared pan using a buttered spatula or your hands.
- Let the treats cool in the pan for at least 15 minutes before cutting into squares. Enjoy!
Notes
For extra flavor, you can add a teaspoon of vanilla extract to the melted marshmallows. These are best enjoyed fresh, but can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.