Brown Butter Rice Krispie Treats

I am so excited! Why am I so excited?? Maybe because I have one of my FAVORITE recipes to share with you today! Maybe because I have cracked the code on how to make better than store bought Rice Krispie Treats! These Brown Butter Rice Krispie Treats are in my top three favorite recipes of all time and are so easy to make. They’re a revamped version of one of my favorite childhood desserts and I promise you it’s going to be hard to have just one 🙂

This recipe has nailed the butter-to-gooey-to-dry ingredient ratio. The standard Rice Krispie Treat recipe on the box calls for 3 tablespoons of butter, 1, 10 ounce bag of marshmallows and 6 cups of Kellogg’s Rice Krispies cereal. By increasing the amount of butter and marshmallows, adding vanilla and salt, and drizzling white chocolate and sprinkles over it, it takes the flavor to another level.

The Ingredients:

1. Brown butter: If you follow this blog you know that brown butter is a flavor I love to add to my recipes (like in my Brown Butter Chocolate Chip Cookies). This uses 1 cup of butter (2 sticks) and will simmer in a large pot for about 3-5 minutes. It will foam up twice and after the second time it will start to brown and give off a nutty aroma. Immediately pull off the heat and add in the vanilla.
2. Vanilla Extract: Have you ever noticed that if you order a Rice Krispie treat from a bakery it tastes sooo good? That’s because they add vanilla extract. I add the vanilla extract to the brown butter and it adds a caramelized vanilla flavor that is just incredible. It leaves little brown butter specs throughout that you can see in the picture above!
3. Marshmallows: I like to use mini marshmallows because they melt quicker, and this recipe calls for 2, 10 ounce bags. It creates that gooey deliciousness that makes for the best bite.
4. Salt: I like to add salt to all of my desserts to help elevate the flavor! I prefer to use kosher salt and add ½ teaspoon to the brown butter and vanilla.
5. Kellog’s Rice Krispies: You can’t make Rice Krispie treats without Rice Krispies! You can easily get 10 cups out of the Family Sized Kellog’s Rice Krispies and have leftovers for breakfast 🙂
6. White Chocolate: I like adding white chocolate to bring all of these flavors together!

If you aren’t a fan of white chocolate, feel free to switch it up! You could use milk or dark chocolate, or even Nutella. I’ve been obsessed with finding vintage silverware and these long tea spoons are great for creating the perfect drizzle! You could also sprinkle on some chocolate chips or sprinkles, the options are endless!

Recipe Tips:

• One easy mistake to make with this recipe is to crush down the mixture when adding it to the pan. You want to gently stretch it into the pan and lightly pat it level with a spatula or your hands.
• Worried about the mixture sticking to your hands? I have a tip for you: before you touch the Rice Krispies, run a few drops of water over your hands and rub them together. The water will prevent the marshmallow mixture from sticking to your hands and allow you to easily manipulate the treats without having to crush them down!
• This is made in a 9×13 pan. I like to use one with a lid (like this one) so it’s easy to pack up and take to a party or pot luck!

These Brown Butter Rice Krispie Treats are great for any party, pot luck, school function or holiday. It all comes together in under 20 minutes in one pot, so it can also be a last minute dessert. This recipe is one of my favorites and I can’t wait to hear your thoughts!

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