Brown Butter Rice Krispies Treats
Brown Butter Rice Krispies Treats | A twist on every kids favorite treat. Crunchy rice cereal with creamy marshmallow all swirled around brown butter. Plus, a delicious brown butter frosting. Yes, these treats are not just for kids but adults will be racing to get to them as well.
Brown butter in itself is such a treat! If you have never had something made with brown butter now is the time to try it! If you don’t know how to make it visit my How to Make Brown Butter post. You will be amazed at how easy it is. Brown butter will add a caramel/nutty flavor to whatever you add it to.
Brown Butter Rice Krispies Treats
Yield:
Makes 20 Squares
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
10 minutes
Total Time:
20 minutes
Ingredients
For the Treats:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted brown butter
- 1 (10 ounce) bag mini marshmallows
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 6 cups crispy rice cereal
- 1 cup mini marshmallows
For the Brown Butter Icing Drizzle:
- 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
- 2 tablespoons brown butter, melted
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon hot water
- Non stick cooking spray
Instructions
For the Treats:
- Spray a 9x13-inch baking dish with non stick cooking spray.
- Melt butter in a large pot; add the marshmallows and salt; stir until melted.
NOTE: To make brown butter just for this recipe, add butter to a large pot. simmer until the butter turns a golden brown.
- Take off the heat; pour in the cereal; stir until combined and add the remaining 1 cup of mini marshmallows, stir until evenly dispersed.
- Pour into prepared pan; press into place.
- Cool completely before adding icing drizzle.
- Drizzle icing on treats; use an off set spatula and spread evenly.
- Cut into squares.
For the Brown Butter Icing Drizzle:
- Add sugar to a small bowl add the butter, vanilla and water.
- Stir until smooth and creamy.
NOTE: If you don't have brown butter regular will work too.
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Oh yum! I’ve never thought to frost Rice Krispies Treats….genius!
I haven’t had too many brown butter treats but I bet these are amazing!