Description
If you love classic Rice Krispies Treats, you’ll go crazy for this brown butter version! The rich, nutty flavor takes them from simple to amazing – a grown-up twist on a childhood favorite that’s just as easy (and even more delicious). Once you taste the nutty, caramelized butter flavor, you’ll never want to make them the old way again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1/2 cup salted butter
- 10 oz. mini marshmallows
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal (or other puffed crispy rice cereal)
Instructions
- Melt butter in small pan over medium heat.
- Let it reach a simmer, and keep simmering until the bubbles start to die down, and the butter turns golden brown with golden brown solid bits in the bottom.
- Remove from heat and add marshmallows and vanilla extract.
- Stir until marshmallows are completely melted and smooth.
- Combine melted marshmallows and brown butter with Rice Krispies in a large bowl, and stir until evenly mixed.
- Press into an 8×8 inch, or 9×9 inch pan, using buttered hands.
- Let cool completely – about an hour or so.
- Slice, and serve.
Notes
- Want Less to Clean Up? If you want to wash fewer dishes, you can melt the butter and marshmallows in a large pot, then add the crispy rice cereal to that pot to mix it all up!
- Watch Your Butter Closely. Brown butter can go from perfect to burnt in seconds, so keep a close eye and stir constantly. Remove from heat as soon as it turns a golden amber color and smells nutty to avoid bitterness.
- Prep Ahead. Measure and set out all ingredients before browning the butter to keep things moving quickly once the butter is ready. Melted brown butter cools fast, so timing helps keep your marshmallows smooth and melted.
- Use a Large Bowl. Once your marshmallows are melted with the brown butter, mix in the cereal quickly in a large bowl to give plenty of room for stirring without crushing the cereal.
- Grease Your Pan Well or Line it with Parchment Paper. Lightly grease your baking dish or use parchment paper to prevent sticking and make it easier to slice your treats cleanly once set. You can also use empty butter wrappers to wipe down the pan to keep the Browned Butter Rice Krispie Treats from sticking!
- Don’t Overmix. Gently fold the cereal in with the melted marshmallows and brown butter to maintain that delightful crispy texture. Overmixing can crush the cereal and make the treats denser than desired.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 5
- Category: Dessert
