Brown Butter Krispy Treats

These Brown Butter Krispy Treats are gooey, buttery, and rich with a nutty caramel-like flavor that takes the childhood classic to an entirely new level. They come together in just 20 minutes and are perfect for bake sales, after-school snacks, or an easy no-bake dessert to share.

Author: Browndis

Meal Type: Eggs Free

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 7 minutes

Total Time: 17 minutes

Servings: 16 squares

Calories: 297 kcal per serving

Ingredients

1 cup - unsalted butter
2 bag - mini marshmallows
2 teaspoons - vanilla bean paste
½ tsp - kosher salt‍
9 cups - rice krispies cereal
1 tbsp - brown butter
½ cup - powdered sugar
½ tsp - vanilla bean paste
1–2 tbsp - milk or heavy cream
1 pinch - salt

Instructions

Pour Rice Krispies cereal in a large mixing bowl and set aside.
Reserve 1 cup of the mini marshmallows and set a side to add later as an mix in.
In a large pot, melt the butter over medium heat. Keep cooking, stirring often, until it foams, turns golden, and smells nutty — about 5–7 minutes. Reserve 1 tablespoon if you plan to make the brown butter glaze.
Lower the heat and stir in the mini marshmallows (make sure 1 cup is set aside). Mix until smooth and fully melted. About 5 minutes. Add vanilla and kosher salt, stir till combined and remove from heat.
Pour melted marshmallows over the Rice Krispies cereal until coated. Gently stir in the reserved 1 cup of mini marshmallows for gooey bites.
Grease or line a 9x13-inch pan with parchment or an 8x8 pan for thick and tall bakery style. Lightly press the mixture into the pan with a buttered spatula or the back of the butter wrappers. Don’t pack too tightly — this keeps the treats soft.
Let cool for at least 30 minutes, then cut into squares. Finish with a sprinkle of flaky sea salt if desired.
Whisk together the reserved 1 TBSP brown butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and 1–2 TBSP milk until smooth. Drizzle over cooled treats.

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