Easy Small Batch Rice Krispie Treats

If you have a few cups of marshmallows and a few cups of cereal, then you have these small batch Rice Krispies treats! All you need is five ingredients and a few minutes for a perfectly buttery, sticky, late-night snack. And these bars have brown butter because why not take them over the top just a little?

Author: Midnight Bake Club

Meal Type: Vegetarian

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: EASY

Prep. Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 10 minutes

Total Time: 20 minutes

Servings: 6 bars

Calories: 155 kcal per serving

Ingredients

42 grams - unsalted butter
180 grams - mini marshmallows
pinch - Kosher salt
1 tsp - pure vanilla extract
90 grams - puffed rice cereal
Flaky salt

Instructions

Grease a loaf pan with butter or baking spray. Line the pan with parchment paper and set aside for later.
Then, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Let it gently simmer, swirling the pan often, until the butter smells nutty and there are small brown bits on the bottom of the pan.
Add the mini marshmallows to the brown butter. Stir the marshmallows constantly, just until they're melted and well-combined with the butter. Stir in the salt and vanilla extract. Remove the pan from the heat and add the puffed rice cereal. Stir until everything is well-combined.
Using a greased rubber spatula, gently press the mixture evenly into the prepared loaf pan. Then, let the bars set at room temperature or in the fridge for 30-60 minutes. Use the parchment paper to remove the treats from the pan. Slice into 6 bars and sprinkle with flaky salt if desired. Enjoy!

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