Brown Butter Rice Krispie Treats
Better than the back-of-the-box, these are thick, chewy, and extra delicious, thanks to nutty browned butter, a pinch of sea salt, and bonus pockets of soft marshmallows swirled throughout. Don't worry: they're every bit as quick and easy to make as the original.
Ingredients
- 7 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 9 cups mini marshmallows divided (about 1 and 1/2 10 ounce bags)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
- 6 cups Rice Krispies or another crispy rice cereal
Instructions
- Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper and lightly mist the parchment with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
- Place butter in a large saucepan or Dutch oven set over medium heat. Stirring frequently, allow the butter to melt, then foam, then finally develop golden brown flecks and a nutty aroma. This should take 4-5 minutes. If it’s proceeding too quickly, reduce heat to medium-low.
- Once the butter is browned, reduce heat to its lowest setting. Using a wooden spoon or rubber spatula, stir in about 7 cups of the marshmallows. Mix gently until the marshmallows are melted and the mixture is mostly smooth. Turn off the heat, and stir in the vanilla and salt.
- Add cereal and fold gently, just until evenly coated, then gently stir in the remaining marshmallows.
- Scrape the mixture out into the prepared pan, and, using either a rubber spatula or a piece of parchment paper, gently spread into an even layer. Press lightly; you want it set in the pan, but not packed in densely or tight.
- Let the treats set at room temperature for 1 hour before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Storage: To keep rice Krispie treats fresh, wrap them tightly with plastic wrap or stack in a tightly-sealing container and store at room temperature. They will stay soft for 2-3 days.
- Freezing: Cool treats completely then cut into squares. Wrap each square individually in a small piece of plastic wrap or waxed paper, then place the squares together into a large freezer bag or airtight container. Freeze for up to 3 months. Defrost at room temperature and enjoy within 1-2 days.
Nutrition Estimate
Calories: 174 kcal, Carbohydrates: 32 g, Protein: 1 g, Fat: 5 g, Saturated Fat: 3 g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3 g, Monounsaturated Fat: 1 g, Trans Fat: 0.2 g, Cholesterol: 13 mg, Sodium: 79 mg, Potassium: 16 mg, Fiber: 0.1 g, Sugar: 17 g, Vitamin A: 852 IU, Vitamin C: 7 mg, Calcium: 3 mg, Iron: 3 mg
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