Description
Indulge in these delightful Brown Butter Crispy Rice Treats that elevate the classic marshmallow bars with the nutty richness of brown butter. Perfect for a quick and easy dessert that will please both kids and adults alike.
Ingredients
Scale
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter
- 1 (10-ounce) bag mini marshmallows (about 5 1/2 cups)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 6 cups crispy rice cereal
Instructions
- Melt Butter: In a large pot over medium heat, melt the butter until golden brown and fragrant, about 5-7 minutes.
- Add Marshmallows: Reduce heat to low and stir in the marshmallows until melted and smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir in vanilla extract and sea salt. Remove from heat.
- Mix Cereal: Quickly fold in the crispy rice cereal until well coated.
- Press and Cool: Press mixture into a greased 9×13-inch pan and allow to cool before cutting into squares.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a pinch more salt or topping with flaky sea salt.
- Use fresh marshmallows for the best texture.
- Enhance with mini chocolate chips or a drizzle of melted chocolate post-cooling if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
