Description
Irresistible Salted Brown Butter Rice Krispie Treats elevate classic childhood comfort into gourmet dessert bliss. Buttery, crisp, and perfectly balanced with sea salt, these squares promise nostalgic joy in every delectable bite you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 10 ounces (283 grams) mini marshmallows
- 6 cups (150 grams) Rice Krispies cereal
Butter and Seasoning:
- 4 tablespoons (57 grams) unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) sea salt
- 1 teaspoon (5 milliliters) vanilla extract
Instructions
- Carefully brown butter in a large saucepan over medium heat, gently swirling until it develops a rich golden hue and releases a distinctive nutty fragrance, approximately 5-7 minutes.
- Immediately remove from heat and sprinkle sea salt into the browned butter, creating a deep flavor foundation.
- Pour marshmallows into the warm butter, stirring constantly until they completely dissolve and create a smooth, glossy mixture.
- Introduce vanilla extract, mixing thoroughly to distribute the aromatic essence throughout the marshmallow blend.
- Gradually incorporate Rice Krispies cereal, gently folding until each piece becomes evenly coated with the luscious marshmallow mixture.
- Transfer the sticky concoction into a prepared baking dish, using gentle pressure to distribute evenly and create a uniform surface.
- Allow the treats to set and cool at room temperature for approximately 30 minutes, enabling them to firm up and become easier to slice.
- Once cooled, cut into precise squares, revealing the golden, crispy texture and revealing the rich brown butter undertones.
Notes
- Brown the butter slowly to develop a deep, rich nutty flavor without burning, watching the color change carefully.
- Use high-quality sea salt for enhanced taste, sprinkling it gradually to control the saltiness and create balanced sweetness.
- Press treats gently when spreading in the pan to prevent dense, hard squares; a light touch ensures a softer, more tender texture.
- Allow treats to cool completely at room temperature for clean, precise cutting and optimal marshmallow binding with the cereal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 173
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 1 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg