Brown Butter Crispy Rice Treats

Name: Brown Butter Crispy Rice Treats
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 9 serving(s)
Ingredients: Nonstick cooking spray; 6 tbsp. unsalted butter; 1 12-oz. bag marshmallows; 6 c. crispy rice cereal (we used Rice Krispies); Flaky sea salt, for topping

Brown butter adds an extra layer of nutty, delicious flavor.

By Tina MartinezPublished: Mar 10, 2023

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Yields:

9 serving(s)

Total Time:

20 mins

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Win the bake sale with these next-level crispy rice treats. They’re made with brown butter, which gives them a wonderful nuttiness and toasty depth. For thick, toothsome slices, we opt for an 8- by 8-inch baking pan.

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Ingredients

Nonstick cooking spray
6 Tbsp.
unsalted butter
1
12-oz. bag marshmallows
6 cups
crispy rice cereal (we used Rice Krispies)
Flaky sea salt, for topping

Directions

1. Step 1Line 8- by 8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang on 2 sides; coat with nonstick cooking spray.
2. Step 2Melt butter in large pot on medium. Continue to cook, watching carefully, until beginning to brown and smell nutty, 8 to 10 minutes. (Butter will bubble and sizzle.) Remove from heat, add marshmallows, and stir until melted and smooth, 3 to 4 minutes. Add cereal and stir until thoroughly coated, 2 minutes. Transfer to prepared pan and press down until level. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Cut into 9 squares.

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