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Brown Butter Rice Krispie Treats

Brown Butter Rice Krispie Treats are soft, gooey, and so much better than the store-bought kind. Browned butter takes these over the edge- you won't be able to put them down!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
cooling time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 24 servings
Calories 114kcal
Cost $5

Ingredients

  • sticks unsalted butter, browned
  • cups crispy rice cereal
  • 2 10oz bags of mini marshmallows - set aside 1 cup of marshmallows for mixing in later in recipe
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Prepare a 9x13 pan by covering in parchment paper. Leave some overhang so it's easy to remove later. Set aside.
  • In a large pot or dutch oven, brown the butter on the stovetop over medium-low heat. Cook the butter until you see brown flecks and has a nutty smell, around 2-3 minutes. Watch closely and stir often.
  • Once the butter has browned, turn off the heat to low and stir in all marshmallows (keeping the extra 1 cup aside for later), vanilla, and salt. Stir marshmallows until they are completely melted.
  • Remove from the heat and add the crispy rice cereal to the marshmallows. Mix well, preferably with a silicone spoon or a spatula. Once coated, add in the extra cup of marshmallows and stir to combine.
  • Press the cereal mixture into the 9x13 pan. Use the silicone spatula to press it down evenly but without it sticking. Let it cool for at least 1 hour and then cut into squares or bars and enjoy!

Notes

  • line your pan with parchment paper for easy removal
  • Save your butter wrappers and use them to press the rice krispies evenly into the pan, they work great and don't stick!
  • wait until your rice krispies have completely cooled to cut into squares
  • store ricec krispies in an airtight container or ziploc bag for up to 3 days for maximum freshness. Don't store in the fridge or they become too hard. If making ahead, try to make no more than 1 day in advance.

Nutrition

Calories: 114kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 59mg | Potassium: 10mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 176IU | Calcium: 3mg | Iron: 1mg