The Best Brown Butter Rice Krispie Treats Recipe
Take your rice krispie treats to the next level with the rich and caramelized flavor of brown butter. Try this easy recipe and fall in love with every bite!
Equipment
- Large pot
- Wooden spoon or rubber spatula
- 9x13-inch pan
- Parchment paper or nonstick cooking spray
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup (1.5sticks) unsalted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 10 cups (470g)mini marshmallows
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 6 cups (180g) Rice Krispies cereal
- Flaky sea salt optional, for topping
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a large pot over medium heat, stirring frequently until it turns golden and smells nutty.
- Reduce the heat to low and stir in the marshmallows and kosher salt until the mixture is smooth and gooey. Remove from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract.
- Gently fold in the Rice Krispies cereal until it’s evenly coated with the marshmallow mixture.
- Transfer the mixture to a prepared pan lined with parchment paper or coated with nonstick cooking spray. Lightly press it into an even layer using a rubber spatula or butter wrappers.
- Sprinkle the top with flaky sea salt, if desired. Let the treats cool completely at room temperature before slicing and serving.
Notes
Use Medium-Low Heat: Keep the heat on medium-low while browning the butter to avoid burning it. Watch for a nutty aroma and golden brown milk solids.
Don’t Overpack the Mixture: When pressing the rice krispie mixture into the pan, use a light touch to keep the treats airy and soft.
Butter Wrappers as Tools: Use the butter wrappers to press down the mixture without sticking to your hands or utensils.
Parchment-Lined Pan: Line the bottom of the pan with parchment paper for easy removal and cleaner edges when slicing.
Extra Marshmallows at the End: Folding in extra mini marshmallows after mixing the cereal ensures gooey marshmallow pockets throughout. Is there such thing as too many marshmallows?
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