From Taste of Home · · 1m 20s
Brown Butter Rice Krispies Treats
Brown butter Rice Krispies treats: a nostalgic snack upgraded with nutty flavor.
In brief
Brown butter Rice Krispies treats: a nostalgic snack upgraded with nutty flavor. Brown butter Rice Krispies treats use toasted butter to enhance cereal and marshmallow flavors in a quick 15-minute recipe. Originally reported by Taste of Home.
Quick answers
- Why Brown Butter?
- Browning butter toasts milk solids, unlocking nutty flavor for classic Rice Krispies treats.
- What is the key takeaway from Brown Butter Rice Krispies Treats?
- Brown butter Rice Krispies treats use toasted butter to enhance cereal and marshmallow flavors in a quick 15-minute recipe.
Brown Butter Rice Krispies Treats
Brown butter Rice Krispies treats are a nostalgic snack upgraded with nutty flavor.
“Toasting the butter until it's golden brown creates a flavor domino effect in our brown butter Rice Krispies treats.”
Why Brown Butter?
Browning butter toasts milk solids, unlocking nutty flavor for classic Rice Krispies treats.
“Browning butter is a French baking technique that toasts butter’s milk solids, unlocking a deeply nutty flavor.”
Recipe Details
Total time: 15 minutes. Uses 9 ounces Rice Krispies, 1 pound marshmallows, and unsalted butter.
“Total Time: Prep/Total Time: 15 min.”
Key Ingredients
Unsalted butter, mini marshmallows, Rice Krispies cereal, vanilla extract, and kosher salt.
“Butter: Make sure you’re using unsalted butter, you’ll be adding the perfect amount of salt later on.”
Step 1: Brown Butter
Cook butter over medium heat until golden brown, 5-7 minutes, stirring to prevent burning.
“Place the butter in a large heavy saucepan. Cook and brown the butter over medium heat until it’s golden brown, five to seven minutes.”
Step 2: Add Marshmallows
Add marshmallows to brown butter, stir until melted, then mix in vanilla and salt.
“Set aside 1 cup of marshmallows. Add the remaining marshmallows to the pan of brown butter and stir constantly until they begin to melt.”
Step 3: Mix Cereal
Fold in Rice Krispies until coated, then add reserved marshmallows.
“Remove the pan from the heat and gently fold in the Rice Krispies until they’re coated. Fold in the remaining cup of marshmallows.”
Step 4: Set and Slice
Press mixture into pan, let set, then cut into squares using a wet knife.
“Transfer the mixture to the prepared pan and gently press it into an even layer without packing it too tightly.”
Storage Tips
Store at room temperature for up to two days or in fridge for up to four days.
“Store leftover brown butter Rice Krispies in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days.”
Common Issues
Hard texture from packing cereal or using stale ingredients.
“The first is if you pack the cereal into the pan. You want to gently press the mixture in the pan, not pack it down like it’s brown sugar.”
Gluten-Free Option
Use gluten-free cereal and certified gluten-free butter and marshmallows.
“Yes, you can easily make gluten-free brown butter Rice Krispies, but that means not using the name-brand Rice Krispies cereal.”
What to remember
Brown butter Rice Krispies treats use toasted butter to enhance cereal and marshmallow flavors in a quick 15-minute recipe.
