Make these Brown Butter Rice Krispie Treats for an easy and delicious snack. The brown butter adds so much flavor to this classic dessert.
Quick
5 ingredients
You’ll Learn: Whether to use salted or unsalted butter
Worth It: It builds a freezer stash for stress-free snacks later
Bonus: Customization ideas
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Crowd favorite – Who doesn’t love rice krispie treats? This recipe is a great go to for parties because you know it is something everyone will enjoy. The brown butter makes them the best rice krispie treats.
- Easy to make – These brown butter rice krispie treats are so easy to make. They require minimal prep time, and no baking! Just allow it to cool and harden, then enjoy.
- Minimal ingredients – If you get intimidated by a lot of ingredients, this recipe is only three simple ingredients!
Serving suggestions
These browned butter rice crispy treats are great for kid friendly gatherings. They are nut free and something even the picky eaters will enjoy. I love making these alongside other fun kid desserts. On Easter, I make them along with this Easter Bunny cake. For other events, I pair it with some monster cookies for a fun spin on chocolate chip cookies, or brownie bites.
If you’re looking for a kid friendly main course, I love making chicken nuggets or chicken tenders with some air fryer french fries.
For another rice krispie treat, try these strawberry rice krispies next.
Ingredients
- Salted Butter – I like using salted butter for brown butter because I find I get better results than unsalted
- Mini marshmallows – I recommend mini marshmallows so they melt quickly to avoid clumping. I use a 10-ounce bag
- Crispy rice cereal – the base of your rice krispie treat! You can use any brand of rice krispies cereal you prefer
If you’re looking for another easy sweet and salty treat, try these rolo pretzel bites!
Ingredient Substitutions
You can make brown butter with unsalted butter, but if you do, I would add a pinch of kosher salt to your rice krispie treats to bring out all of the flavors.
You can adjust the ratio of ingredients to your taste if needed, but for me this ratio is the perfect balance of crunch and sweetness.
Marshmallow fluff could also work in place of the mini marshmallows. I just recommend avoiding large marshmallows because they are much harder to melt properly. You can also try this with vegan marshmallows, but the texture might change when melting.
For gluten-free treats, make sure to get both gluten free rice crispy cereal and marshmallows.
You could also add a tsp vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste for extra flavor. Chocolate chips would also be a fun addition. If you like a little salt on your baked goods, sprinkle with flaky sea salt.
How to make
Step 1: Brown the butter & add marshmallows
Grease or line an 8×8 baking dish. You could also make thinner treats on a rimmed sheet pan.
Prepare the brown butter. Place a stick of salted butter in a large pot over low to medium heat. Allow the butter to melt completely. Whisk occasionally until the top of the melted butter looks foamy. Once it has that foam, whisk constantly until you start to see small brown flecks at the bottom of the pan and immediately reduce the heat to low (Image 1). You should smell a toasty, nutty aroma.
Pour in the 10-ounce of mini marshmallows (Image 2) and stir constantly until the marshmallows are completely melted (Image 3). Turn off heat and pour the cereal (Image 4) in the saucepan. Stir quickly with a spatula and mix until cereal is evenly coated in the marshmallow mixture.
Step 2: Pour into pan and cool
Pour into the prepared pan and press down into an even layer. It may be helpful to use a piece of parchment paper for this step. Allow to harden completely before cutting into squares or rectangles.
Storage and Freezing
Once prepared, store these brown butter rice krispie treats on the counter at room temperature for up to 4 days.
To keep them longer, freeze the treats in an airtight container or wrapped in wax paper and then plastic wrap or foil for up to 3 months. Thaw and enjoy.
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You can find the full recipe below. If you make this recipe, please rate and review it in the comments, or share it with me on Instagram!
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Recipe
Brown Butter Rice Krispie Treats
Ingredients
- 1 stick salted butter – 8 tablespoons
- 1 10oz bag mini marshmallows
- 4 cups crispy rice cereal
Instructions
- Grease or line an 8×8 baking dish.
- Prepare the brown butter – place a stick of salted butter in a small sauce pan over medium low heat. Allow the butter to melt completely. Whisk occasionally until the top of the melted butter looks foamy. Once it looks foamy, whisk constantly until you start to see small brown flecks at the bottom of the pan and immediately reduce the heat to low.
- Pour in the mini marshmallows and stir constantly until the marshmallows are completely melted. Turn off heat and pour in the cereal. Stir quickly and mix until cereal is evenly coated.
- Pour into baking dish and press down into an even layer. It may be helpful to use a piece of parchment paper for this step. Allow to harden completely before cutting into squares or rectangles.
Nutrition Information
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