Browned Butter Rice Krispy Treats

Your childhood favorite, all grown up. These rice krispy treats are taken to the next level with rich, nutty browned butter that adds a depth of flavor you never knew was missing. Gooey, chewy, and perfectly salty-sweet, they come together with just a handful of ingredients and a little patience at the stove. A nostalgic treat with a sophisticated twist — topped with sprinkles for a little extra fun.

Yield: 16 bars

Author: Kelli Bowman

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Browned Butter Rice Krispy Treats

Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 10 MinInactive time: 1 HourTotal time: 1 H & 20 M

Your childhood favorite, all grown up. These rice krispy treats are taken to the next level with rich, nutty browned butter that adds a depth of flavor you never knew was missing. Gooey, chewy, and perfectly salty-sweet, they come together with just a handful of ingredients and a little patience at the stove. A nostalgic treat with a sophisticated twist — topped with sprinkles for a little extra fun.

Ingredients

• 6 cups crispy rice cereal
• 20 oz marshmallows
• ½ cup butter
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ¼ tsp salt
• sprinkles (optional)

Instructions

1. BROWNED BUTTER: Place 1 cup of butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir every 30 seconds as it melts and begins to foam. Continue cooking until it turns a rich golden brown and releases a nutty aroma, about 5–6 minutes. Remove from heat, pour into a heatproof bowl, and let cool.
2. Once the butter is browned, add the marshmallows and stir until warm, fluffy, and fully melted.
3. Add the rice cereal and turn off the heat.
4. Stir in the vanilla extract and salt, mixing well until everything is evenly coated.
5. Transfer the mixture to a 9×13-inch pan and spread evenly. Add sprinkles on top if desired.
6. Let cool for about 1 hour, then slice and enjoy!

Notes

Serving size: 16 bars (cut 4x4 in a 9x13 pan) or 12 larger bars (cut 3x4)

NOTE: I highly recommend using Nature's Path Crispy Rice cereal. It has a little more depth of flavor than traditional rice cereal and gives the perfect texture for this recipe.

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