Description
Elevate the classic Rice Krispie Treat with nutty, toasted brown butter and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt for a sophisticated yet easy dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6 tablespoons (85g) unsalted butter
- 10 oz (280g) marshmallows (standard or mini)
- 6 cups (approx. 210g) Rice Krispies cereal
- 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt (e.g., Maldon)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides.
- Measure out the cereal and have it ready in a large bowl.
- Melt the butter in a large, heavy-bottomed saucepan over medium heat.
- Stir constantly until the butter foams, subsides, and turns deep amber with a nutty aroma (5-7 minutes). Remove from heat immediately.
- Keep the pot off the heat and add the marshmallows. Stir gently until mostly melted and smooth.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the marshmallow mixture over the cereal and fold gently until every puff is coated.
- Transfer to the prepared pan and press down evenly but lightly with a buttered spatula or wet hands.
- Sprinkle flaky sea salt evenly over the top.
- Let cool at room temperature for 30 minutes or in the fridge for 20 minutes until firm.
- Lift out using parchment overhang and cut into 12-16 squares.
Notes
Watch the butter closely as it goes from perfect to burnt quickly. Keep the pot off the heat when adding marshmallows to prevent seizing. Do not press the treats too tightly into the pan to keep them light and airy. Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 14
- Sodium: 80
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Protein: 1
Keywords: brown butter, rice krispie treats, easy dessert, no bake, flaky sea salt, holiday treats, kid friendly