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Brown Butter Rice Krispies Treats Recipe

With just three ingredients, it’s no surprise that Rice Krispie treats are a childhood favorite. Magically transform them into Brown Butter Rice Krispie treats with just 1 extra step and create an even better dessert.
Prep Time 0 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 16
Calories 148kcal

Ingredients

  • 10 ounces marshmallows
  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 6 cups Rice Krispies cereal 1/2 box
  • ½ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Butter an 8 x 8 inch pan
  • Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook until it begins to brown, stirring often, about two minutes. Turn the heat to low and add marshmallows. Stir until smooth.
  • Remove from heat and add vanilla and salt, stir to combine. Add Rice Krispies, stirring quickly to combine. Place in prepared dish and with the paper from the stick of butter, flatten it into place, or butter a spatula and use it to form it in the pan.
  • Let it cool until room temperature and cut into squares.

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Notes

  • Be careful not to burn the butter, as soon as it starts to turn brown, add the marshmallows and reduce heat.
  • Avoid old marshmallows, they will not melt as well.
  • You can use marshmallow fluff but the texture will be different.
  • Regular or mini marshmallows work well
  • Freeze between a layer of parchment paper so they don't stick together. 
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